Systems Administrator (Day Shift)

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.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. 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 Ft. Belvoir, VA.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, As a Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls, and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.

Core Hours: 0600-1800, Monday - Friday (new hire will be slotted somewhere within these hours during the week)

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of the organization's IT systems and infrastructure including managing servers, ensuring system availability and implementing solutions to improve system performance and security.
• Oversees the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers including physical and virtual environments.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Manages the Active Directory, and other core IT services.
• Monitors systems performance and troubleshoots moderate to complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Performs maintenance such as patch management, updates and backups.
• Plans and executes systems upgrades and hardware/software installations.
• Ensures systems are updated with latest security patches and software updates.
• Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Conducts security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develops, manages and tests backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services. Participates in disaster recover drills and business continuity planning.
• Provides support to end users and other IT staff by resolving complex hardware, software and system related issues.
• Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes.
• Creates reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics.
• Coordinates with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services.
• Provides recommendations for system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices.
• May assist in the development of IT policies and procedures.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.

• Must have Security+ certification or DoD 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"

***There will be rotating weekend shifts required once per month. Shift hours are 6AM - 6PM Saturday & Sunday ***

• 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)

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus

• Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris

systems

• Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Ability to function as a team member and independently

• Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris,

Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain

• General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess

network configuration management skills.

• Must have a valid US passport

Location: Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

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

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.

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