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General Dynamics Information Technology · 20 hours ago

Cloud Systems Administrator

USA LA Home Office (LAHOME)

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$73K/yr - $99K/yr

1+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services. They are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to support server and user operations, ensuring the administration and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure

Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes

May assist in the development of IT policies and procedures

Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans and participates in recovery drills and business continuity planning

Manages and tests backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability

Hardens Operating Systems to the required cyber compliance standard (CIS, DISA, etc)

Performs application installs and upgrades

Decommissions cloud resources (storage volumes, load balancers, databases, servers, etc)

Reviews vulnerability scans before patching and validates successful patch activities

Reviews compliance scans and identifies deviations from security policy

Follows standard operating procedures while providing technical support in the management of IT systems and configurations

Troubleshoots virtual systems, software issues, and network connectivity

Manages Active Directory

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned

Performs all work in accordance with a Change Management system

Monitors multiple ticket queues and responds to requests received via email, instant message, or direct escalation

Coordinates with other IT teams and customers

Maintains a dashboard or similar tool to track work

Responds to after-hours on-call events

Qualification

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft AzureCloud ComputingSystem AdministrationActive DirectoryLinux/RHELWindows ServerScripting LanguagesSecurity PrinciplesCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree in related field required; Bachelor's degree nice to have

1+ years of systems administration and cloud technology/platform experience

Experience maintaining server operating systems (Linux/RHEL, Windows Server)

Experience with Active Directory, and familiarity with related concepts (User account management, LDAP, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Certificate services, etc)

Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Understanding of security principles and best practices

Excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills

Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities with guidance from leadership and senior staff

At least one foundational or higher certification from a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google) is required

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or higher

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or higher

Google Cloud Foundational Certification or higher

Preferred

Additional cloud provider or vendor certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, CompTIA, Microsoft, Red Hat, etc)

Familiarity with additional OSes and platforms (Ubuntu, VMWare)

Advanced scripting capabilities

Experience with security and monitoring applications and tools (Splunk, Qualys, ScienceLogic, Tenable, native cloud provider tools)

Proficiency with NIST, DISA, and CIS control implementation

SSO and MFA knowledge and implementation experience

Working knowledge of network technologies

Flexible schedule and the ability to work after-hours and weekends to meet customer maintenance windows within a 24x7 environment

Ability to obtain and maintain varying levels of security clearances

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Paid time off

Variety of medical plan options

Some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Personal accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Business travel and accident insurance

Vacation

Sick and personal time

Holidays

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gdit.com/

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