Systems Administrator Senior

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Technology (IT) Systems, Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Systems Administrator Senior

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator Senior 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.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Administrator Senior joining our team to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise to a secure communications project for the Department of State.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
● Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems

● Perform systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end

● Provides and applies engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools

● Performs continual maintenance and provides advanced solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems

● Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects

● Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes

● Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency

● Drives scalability and operability of supported systems/infrastructure

● Implements, manages, and enhances Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools

● Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance

● May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals

● May serve as a team or task lead

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Requires an engineering Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
● Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Experience with Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux
● Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Clearance is required
● Required Skills and Abilities: Strong technical communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively
● Preferred Skills: Experience with Splunk, ScienceLogic, VMWare products (such as vSphere, vCenter, and Horizon VDI). Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, and/or C#. Experience managing Active Directory including group policies and DNS.
● Location: Full time on customer site in Springfield, VA
● US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 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 $102,000 - $138,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Sterling

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)