General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 hours ago
Systems Administrator
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking a Systems Administrator to support their Intelligence customer, providing on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls and ensuring the security and reliability of IT systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions
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; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products
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
Qualification
Required
Top Secret/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Service+
Ability to respond to after hour calls 'provide on-call support'
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent and a Windows Certification within 90 days of hire
Ability to deploy in-theater for up to 6 months as needed
Must have a valid US passport
General knowledge of, Windows and UNIX administration, computer systems hardware, network administration, Storage administration and some network configuration management skills
Position requires 30-75% travel within the Washington Metropolitan area. On occasion can include travel to other CONUS and OCONUS locations
Preferred
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
Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain
Experience with analytical tools such as Arc GIS, Socet GXP, ETC desired
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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