Description
Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
As a Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to Support our intelligence customer in Fort Belvoir, VA.
Job Duties:
- Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
- Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
- Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
- Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
- Install/load operating system and application software.
- Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination thereof.
- Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
- Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements;
- Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
- Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
- Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers.
- Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans.
- Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS.
- Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
- Must have Security+ certification or DoW 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire.
- TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly.
- UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration.
- Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+.
- Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support".
- Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Physical Requirements:
- The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds).
Benefits:
- 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.