SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

General Dynamics Information Technology
London, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
£107,744.0 - £134,550.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software Applications Unix Computer Networks Databases Data Centers Linux Disaster Recovery Networking Hardware Windows Servers Network Configuration and Change Management Network Administration
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Deployment Solaris (Operating System) SQL Databases Wide Area Networks Informix Data Import/Export Enterprise Software Applications System Availability Sybase Information Technology 3-tier Architectures

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., At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to Support our intelligence customer in London, UK., As a Regional Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements., * 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
  • Must have Security+ certification or DoW 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
  • TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
  • UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration
  • Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+ *Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support”

  • Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements: The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds)

Desired Skills:

  • 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

  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to function as a team member and independently
  • Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain

  • General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess network configuration management skills.

  • Must have a valid US passport, Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification

CompTIA DataSys+ | CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required

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

RoverGSS, The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $134,550. 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 compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

About the company

Transform technology into opportunity as a 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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