Senior System Administrator-TS/SCI w/Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology
Reston, VA, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$147,292.0 - $199,278.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Active Directory Domain Controllers Backup Devices Bash Shell CentOS CompTIA Security+ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Linux Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Integrated Development Environments Linux System Administration
+14 more
System Center Configuration Manager Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Server Administration Software Configuration Management Software Deployment Windows Desktop Scripting Enterprise Software Applications Information Technology Nutanix Vmware

Job description

The job duties of the Sr. Systems Administrator are as follows:

  • Plans, designs, and implements infrastructure changes and system upgrades.
  • Manages and troubleshoots multiple VMware environments.
  • Provides Windows Server and Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Creates STIG compliant images for Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Linux OS.
  • Creates, tests, and deploys software packages using software deployment products such as SCCM, PDQ, etc.
  • Provides expert level support and mentoring for Mid and Junior Systems Administrator personnel.
  • Develops and maintains installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes.
  • Utilizes scripting to automate common tasks.
  • Performs hardware maintenance/repair activities.
  • Ensures proper planning and execution of major projects/maintenance activities.
  • Provides advanced level administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and Domain Controllers.

Requirements

Backup and Recovery,Computer Backups,Disaster Recovery (DR),Information Technology (IT) Systems

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

10 + years of related experience, * Ability to write scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash.

  • Experience managing VMware, Nutanix, and other types of enterprise level Virtual Infrastructures.
  • Proficient in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Group Policy Object (GPO).
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Security + Certified; Must presently be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2 preferred)
  • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in a field applicable to this work
  • US Citizenship Required
  • TS/SCI with CI Poly

Desired Qualifications

  • Linux OS (CentOS, RHEL) administration.
  • Satellite server administration.
  • Ansible playbook writing.
  • Implementing STIGs.
  • Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment

Benefits & conditions

  • 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

The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About the company

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior 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., 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.

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