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Systems Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

GDIT McLean, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$98,600 - $133,400 per year

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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.

Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on expertise with Active Directory, including manual creation and management of security groups.
  • Proven ability to manually apply folder-level permissions within File Explorer, including setting and modifying read, write, and modify access controls.
  • Strong understanding of permissions, folder inheritance, and the ability to break, troubleshoot, and restore inheritance and access control configurations.
  • Skilled in creating and structuring folders within File Explorer to support organizational access requirements.
  • Senior-level experience in both Active Directory administration and File Explorer permissions management is required.
  • Training will be provided for all in-house system administration responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Enterprise Information Technology systems, including core utility and security applications
  • A background working across multiple systems and applications,such as operating systems, email platforms, databases, storage technologies, and hardware support.
  • An understanding of how network requirements impact operating systems and application performance.
  • Familiarity with organizational standards for system configurations, security policies, and software management procedures.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently.
  • Solid analytical, planning, and organizational abilities to support day-to-day work and larger initiatives.
  • Experience applying project management techniques to plan, coordinate, and deliver technical projects.
  • Clear and confident communication skills,able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • The ability to work independently on routine tasks while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
  • Experience partnering with internal business teams to understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical needs.
  • Experience working with developers to clarify requirements and support joint project planning.
  • Familiarity with requirement tracking tools or processes.
  • Interest in staying up to date on emerging technology in relevant operating systems,along with the ability to identify potential impacts and anticipate needed changes

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

Skills

Required

  • Active Directory Administration
  • Enterprise IT
  • Information Technology (IT) Systems

Nice to have

  • Experience working with Enterprise Information Technology systems
  • A background working across multiple systems and applications
  • An understanding of how network requirements impact operating systems and application performance
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