Systems Administrator (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Systems Administrator, a typical day will include the following duties:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for providing proactive, technical systems admin support to fast-paced operational projects. The ideal candidate will benefit from knowledge of software development, systems and enterprise architecture, software engineering, data engineering/management, and general problem-solving skills.  In addition to embodying a passion for continuous improvement and innovation, a successful candidate should demonstrate a thorough knowledge of operations and their relevant support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience
• Minimum 5 years of related experience

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Leverage industry/government standards and widely accepted best practices to define processes and procedures that ensure secure and reliably functioning systems and services
•  Assist in identifying and tracking of project action items, tracking and monitoring of ongoing projects and initiatives, coordination of project schedule(s), and capturing meeting minutes
•  Assist the project manager with assessing, documenting, and tracking project requirements
•  Collaborate with customers and project leadership to set priorities, implement tasking, and provide deliverables that are compliant with project schedules, priorities, and standards
•  Collaborate with a variety of customers and contractors, which may include technical consultation, meeting coordination and support (e.g., TEMs), and preparation/support of technical briefings
•  Work in partnership with the ISSO to ensure efficient processing and successful implementation of POAMs and RFCs
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

•  Demonstrated experience in:
  •  tailoring project management and systems engineering fundamentals in complex environments
  •  optimizing work processes within the operations and support functions of the systems lifecycle
  •  providing project support
  •  effectively communicating (verbally and in writing) across teams
  • managing priorities across multiple teams
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
• Experience validating requirements with cross functional teams of engineer, data scientists, analysts and other senior level technical staff
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  In-depth knowledge of traditional project management principles and practices
•  Familiarity with technologies such as Windows, Linux, NiFi, Storage, Oracle, Greenplum, Hadoop, HPCC, and Elastic Search.

 

 

 

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans