Sr. Systems Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Servers, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Network Administration, Operating Systems (OS), System Administration

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

​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.

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 customer in Tampa, FL

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

A typical day in this role may include:

As a 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.

Job Duties:

• Systems administration of server systems connected to local and wide area networks. 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 server devices
• 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
• Make recommendations for upgrades to IT equipment
• Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina, HBSS, and ACAS
• Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements:

• TS/SCI Clearance required
• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8140 Level II equivalent
• UNIX, Windows Server (2016+), and Storage administration
• Web Server Administration (IIS)
• Ability to travel 0-10% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

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