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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Specialist - Active TS/SCI w/Poly - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,760.0 - $132,288.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Document Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Nagios, Networking Basics, Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Office365, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Patch Management, Zendesk, Splunk, User Administration, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000go082v ## About the Role Computer Hardware,Remote Access,Remote Support,System Administration,Troubleshooting Certifications: CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA - CompTIA Experience: 8 + years of related experience, * EDUCATION: AA/AS * Required Experience: 8+ years of experience * Required Technical Skills: + Experience with Windows and/or Linux server administration. + Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and identity/access management. + Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and/or cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, M365). + Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, applications, and basic networking. + Knowledge of backup/restore solutions and disaster recovery concepts. + Understanding security best practices and patch management. * Preferred Skills **:** + Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python). + Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Splunk). + Hands-on work with storage systems, DNS/DHCP, and other core infrastructure services. + Exposure to ITIL practices and ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira, Zendesk). ** Key Competencies: + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and customer service orientation. + Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. + Collaborative mindset and willingness to support both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ## Description The Systems Specialist is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the organization's IT systems and infrastructure. This role focuses on system administration, troubleshooting, and user support, ensuring that servers, applications, and related technologies are secure, stable, and performing optimally. The Systems Specialist works closely with help desk staff, engineers, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, implement changes, and support ongoing projects., + **System Administration & Maintenance** + Monitor, manage, and maintain servers, operating systems, and key applications. + Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes to systems in accordance with change management procedures. + Perform routine system health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning. + **User Support & Troubleshooting** + Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues from help desk/Tier 1 teams. + Diagnose and resolve system, application, and network-related problems. + Assist with user account management, permissions, and access controls. + **Implementation & Configuration** + Install, configure, and deploy new systems, applications, and tools. + Assist in system upgrades, migrations, and integrations. + Document system configurations, procedures, and standards. + **Security & Compliance** + Ensure systems adhere to security best practices and organizational policies. + Help implement and monitor security controls such as antivirus, endpoint protection, firewalls, and access management. + Participate in audits, risk assessments, and remediation activities. + **Monitoring & Reporting** + Use monitoring tools to track system performance, availability, and capacity. + Respond to alerts, incidents, and outages, performing root cause analysis and corrective actions. + Prepare reports on system health, incidents, and improvements for management. + **Collaboration & Process Improvement** + Collaborate with IT teams (network, security, applications, help desk) on cross-functional initiatives and projects. + Contribute to the development and refinement of IT processes, standards, and documentation. + Provide input on technology selection and system architecture improvements. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)