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# Advanced Systems Admin Specialist

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $148,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Systems Analysis, Machine Learning, Commercial Software, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Blockchain, Secure Coding, Server Administration, Server Virtualization, Microsoft SharePoint, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Network Server, Cisco
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/advanced-systems-admin-specialist-herndon-va--11b94912-8e43-4681-abbc-d80fa61628f5

## About the Role

Systems Administration/Management, Computer Science, United States Citizen, Safety/Work Safety, Physics, Accounts Receivable, Blockchain, Radio Frequency, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience., Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required., * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience

 * Solid understanding of server based operating systems
 * Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
 * Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive processes
 * Experience working in Linux environment to include Rhel 8, 9, & Redhat
 * Experience working in Windows environment tooling (desktop, server, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, etc.)
 * Familiarity with networking to include firewalls, CISCO & Juniper switches
 * Familiarity with secure development practices in classified environments
 * Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred, * Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
 * Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
 * Commitment to ongoing professional development
 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

## Description

As an Advanced Systems Administration Specialist, you'll serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues by conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Your duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users. You'll also be responsible for the day-to-day support of server services by performing server administration for physical and virtual server operating systems and configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware and network related interfaces on servers. And, you'll perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual servers performance using monitoring tools.