Web Server Administrator - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$102,000.0 - $138,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Apache HTTP Server Bash Shell CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems Databases System Configuration Data Integrity Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems Web Servers Internet Information Services (IIS)
+16 more
Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL MySQL Network Protocols Nginx Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Ansible Web Application Security Web Applications Web Services Scripting Transport Layer Security System Availability Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Puppet

Job description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., The Web Server Administrator is responsible for managing web server infrastructure to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of web services. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining web servers, troubleshooting server issues, and implementing security measures to protect web environments. The Web Server Administrator is also expected to be available for on-call work to address urgent issues and ensure continuous operation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

  • Installation and Configuration: Install and configure web server software (e.g., Apache, Nginx, IIS) and related components

  • Maintenance and Upgrades: Regularly update and patch web servers to ensure they are secure and performing optimally.

  • Maintenance and Upgrades: Regularly update and patch web servers to ensure they are secure and performing optimally.

  • Monitoring and Performance Tuning:

  • Monitor server performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and potential issues.

  • Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to protect web servers from threats and vulnerabilities.

  • Backup and Recovery: Manage backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case of server failure.

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, procedures, and policies.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with development and IT teams to support web application deployments and ensure smooth operation.

  • User Support: Provide support to users and developers for web server-related issues and inquiries.

  • Ticket-Based Support: Manage and resolve support tickets in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring user satisfaction.

  • Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by effectively communicating with users and stakeholders, addressing their concerns, and providing solutions.

  • Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline server management tasks.

  • Compliance:

  • Ensure that web server operations comply with organizational policies and industry standards.
  • Maintain compliance with DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) standards and guidelines.

  • On-Call Work: Be available for on-call support outside regular business hours to address urgent issues and ensure continuous operation of web services.

Requirements

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Web Server Administrator must have:

  • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
  • Experience: 3+ years of related experience
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly
  • US citizenship required

  • Level II 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
  • Role requirements:

  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, DNS, SSL/TLS, and web security practices.
  • Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Experience with monitoring tools and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)., 3 + years of related experience
  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required

Less than 10% Citizenship

Benefits & conditions

(part of General Dynamics) 3.73.7 out of 5 stars Annapolis Junction, MD $102,000 - $138,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Internal mobility program, 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.

GlobalServices, The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

About the company

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on www.indeed.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

7:28 min

Constructing a new Docker layer from scratch

Oliver Seitz Oliver Seitz · WWC Europe 2026

2:18 min

Scaling MySQL databases for massive user growth

Johannes Nicolai Johannes Nicolai +1 · LIVE

2:26 min

Understanding Puppeteer and its underlying architectural design

Miki Lombardi · JS Congress

1:53 min

Transitioning toward DevSecOps with dynamic scanning and secrets management

Christoph Ruggenthaler · LIVE

5:02 min

Manual port forwarding configuration using network address translation

Oliver Seitz Oliver Seitz · WWC 2025

1:50 min

Finding professional training and web accessibility resources

Tanja Ulianova · WWC 2023

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all