System Administrator Senior at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

No Suitability Required

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Host Based Security System (HBSS), Implementing Policies, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Certifications:

CASP+CE - CompTIA - CASP

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Systems Administrator Senior

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a System Administrator at the Fort Carson Colorado Mission Training Complex. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a System Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a System Administrator joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army!

HOW THE ARMY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• As the subject matter expert in Army and DOD standards, the System Administrator is involved in building, maintaining and configuring all Risk Management Framework Servers (RMF) at the Fort Carson MTC.
• The System Administrator works with both the Army unit and the MTC technical staff with updating standalone systems, call manager and ASTi.
• At the Fort Carson MTC, you will review STIGs and Best Business Practices (BBPs) to ensure all servers meet the required Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). You will resolve unique challenges every week!
• You will interface with the Army’s continually improving and troubleshooting MCIS and other related system software issues. Provides IT Technical Support for the MTC, its functional training teams and training units 
• Your knowledge and expertise in managing MCIS and other related systems with IAVAs and updates will assist in securing the MTC servers. Enabling large and medium scale exercises at the Battalion, Brigade, and Division level, improving Army combat readiness and mission command proficiency.

    

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Completed a BS or BA degree, Information Technology or related field. 
• Required Experience: Background of at least three (3) year’ experience as a System Administrator can be substituted for the lack of a degree.
• Required Certifications: You possess DoD Approved Baseline Certification as IAT Level II in accordance with DOD 8570.01-M. (CCNA Security, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CND, CySA+, etc.).
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Must have eight years of computer experience working independently
  • At least five years’ experience in analysis and design of business applications for complex, large-scale or mid-tier computer systems, or LAN-based systems.
  • Develop and implement security policies, rules, and signatures for HBSS to protect endpoint systems from threats.
  • Ensure HBSS deployment and operations comply with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs).
• Security Clearance Level: Must possess an active SECRET clearance
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • General knowledge on complex application problems involving all phases of systems administration.
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and consistently meet multiple deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Strong Linux Skills (Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, RHEL, Satellite, scripting, ansible playbooks)
  • Experience maintaining systems within a DoD Risk management Framework (RMF) accredited environment
  • SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.)
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux experience
  • VMware/MS Hypervisor/RedHat VM Manager virtualization of desktops, applications and servers experience.
  • PowerShell or other scripting experience
• Location: On-site at Fort Carson, Colorado Mission Training Complex

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $80,226 - $92,293. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CO Ft Carson

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.