Systems Administrator

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrators you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Administrators with Linux and Windows Infrastructure experience to manage and maintain mission-critical operational IT systems and mission applications in Springfield, Virginia.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As the Systems Administrator on this contract, you will be on an engineering team that provides IT Systems Administration support to global real-time operational activities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are essential to resolving operational problems and clear communications and briefing skills are essential when communicating with the team, its users, and individuals in leadership roles.

You must be willing/able to work core hours between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm during the week and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Responsibilities:

• Provides Tier II support of IT infrastructure systems and custom mission applications based on a mixed Linux and Windows environment.
• Create, manage, and maintain accounts and group membership in Active Directory, LDAP, TACACS, KVM
• Experience managing Windows-based virtual server environments.
• Hands-on working knowledge of RedHat 5 & 7 along with Windows server 2008, 2016, and Windows 10 operating systems in physical and virtual environments
• Responsible for pro-active systems monitoring and evaluation of environments using Nagios and the documentation, resolution, or escalation of any problems discovered.
• Responsible for daily backup monitoring and troubleshooting using Symantec NetBackup version 8.
• Experience with Linux and Windows patching in an operational environment
• Ensure all Linux and Windows-based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files; Experience with ClamAV and Windows EPO is a plus.
• Ability to work with systems engineers and factory support for troubleshooting and resolution of system anomalies.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Education

Technical Training, certifications, degree, or the equivalent combination of education or work experience. 1+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Must have Active TS/SCI with Polygraph and must be willing able to upgrade to higher level polygraph.

• Experience installing and configuring various COTS products.
• Experience providing physical and virtual support, maintenance, and security for Red Hat (RHEL 5 & 7), Sun Solaris, Windows Server 2008 & 2016, and Windows 7/10 Desktop
• Experience with Nagios, Active Directory, NetBackup.
• Experience with Authentication and Account Management (Active Directory, DNS, LDAP, TACACS, Local, KVM))
• Experience with virtualization (VMWare, ESXi, VCenter)
• Experience with SAN (EMC, NAS/DAS)
• Hardware experience: servers, workstations, peripherals, tape robots
• Database experience (Oracle, SQL Server).

Would be Nice to Have:

• Prior Real-time operations/mission systems experience
• Red Hat Certification
• Automation Concepts (Puppet)
• Experience with Splunk, WebLogic, High-Speed Guards, F5 Load Balancers
• Familiarity with Cisco switches and firewalls
• Experience with SQL database queries and troubleshooting
• Tape Library/ Backups (Symantec NetBackup)
• Scripting and coding experience (Bash, PowerShell, Python).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
• Education: Technical Training, certifications, degree, or the equivalent combination of education or work experience.
• Required Experience: 1+ years' experience
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with polygraph

• Must be DoD 8570 IAT Level II Requirement- Security+ CE

• Location: Springfield, VA
•US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
• 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.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Work Requirements