Systems Administrator - TS/SCI at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Help Desk Support, System Administration, Technical Support, Troubleshooting

Certifications:

Security+, CE - CompTIA-Security+ CE

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems.  

• Understand all the different systems that are monitored in the help desk and the Tier level responsibilities for the systems.
• Provide IT Service Management functions and first level troubleshooting to all customers.

Use procedures to perform identification, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of failures and restore system capability to operations.

Analyze, diagnose, and isolate failures to hardware.

Directly replace or coordinate replacement of hardware failures.

Collect data for proper escalation and resolution by Tier 2/3.

• Perform network management services to include: monitoring network device health and status, monitoring network performance and utilization optimization.
• Perform OS monitoring, Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) software monitoring, custom software monitoring, resource memory allocation, etc.
• Perform modifications to authorized user lists, user profiles, and file system maintenance.
• Understand all ITSM processes and document work accurately and effectively through the use of a ticketing system.
• Perform visual inspections of hardware and document/report all findings.
• Understand the Program Service Level Agreements (SLA) to ensure proper completion of work within timelines.
• Manage account requests and provide account management responsibilities for personnel on numerous systems.
• Know all functional leads and technicians for all the managed systems by the  program.
• Understand local site command and hierarchy.
• Know POC's for systems that the Program does not have responsibility for.
• Interface with customers and government officials.
• Participates in special projects as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, with 1+ years of experience technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

1+ years of directly related experience in systems administration and analysis.

• UNIX/LINUX System Administration - Preferred
• Windows System Administration - Preferred
• Shift work (Panama Schedule - 12 hours/day for a total of 7 days over 2 week period)

Candidate must possess appropriate and current DoD Information Assurance (IA) Certification to be considered for employment; either valid CompTIA Security+ CE OR CCNA-Security certification. Security+ CE Certification preferred. In addition, candidate must attain the required DoD 8570 Computing Environment (CE) Certification within six (6) months of Hire Date.

As part of your role/function on the program; you will be granted privileged user access. Privileged Users are subject to greater scrutiny as a direct result of the significant responsibilities placed upon them. Please be aware that because of these critical duties; you will be subject to additional IT system monitoring; and supervisory evaluation to ensure continuous adherence to Privileged User processes and procedures. Privileged Users are subject to a zero tolerance policy for security violations.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work being done for this government client, all candidates must hold a TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Shift work is on a rotating Panama Schedule.

Schedule 1                        Schedule 2

Work - Mon, Tues            Off - Mon, Tue

Off - Wed, Thur                Work - Wed, Thu

Work - Fri, Sat, Sun          Off - Fri, Sat, Sun

Off - Mon, Tue                  Work - Mon, Tues

Work - Wed, Thu              Off - Wed, Thur 

Off - Fri, Sat, Sun              Work - Fri, Sat, Sun 

Shifts are 6 AM to 6 PM, 6 PM to 6 AM

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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

The likely salary range for this position is $61,844 - $83,672. 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 NM Las Cruces

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.