Senior Systems Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Backup and Recovery (Software), Enterprise Infrastructures, Enterprise Servers

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Senior Systems Administrator

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior 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 Senior Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Essential Experience, Knowledge, Duties and Responsibilities:

● Evaluate existing hardware/software systems to identify deficiencies and recommend performance improvements.

● Deploy, monitor, and verify functionality of enterprise infrastructure hardware and software.

● Diagnose and resolve infrastructure hardware, network, domain, and client service issues.

● Coordinate enterprise infrastructure backup/recovery and Continuity of Operations (COOP) procedures and operations.

● Review, test, deploy, maintain, and upgrade Windows based operating system software, databases, and services.

● Plan and execute system security hardening activities in accordance with current requirements.

● Basic experience of administrating Windows servers in a virtualized environment.

● Basic knowledge of networking technologies and protocols.

● Prior experience and knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) methodologies and processes.

● Fundamental knowledge of RSA SecurID multifactor authentication and processes.

● Research, plan, and brief Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) on enterprise infrastructure operating systems/applications with recommendation(s) of appropriate Course of Action (COA).

● Review and provide updates to the Approved Software List (ASL).

● Routinely review and remediate Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) reports of vulnerabilities on the enterprise infrastructure hardware/software.

● Develop, maintain, implement, and report Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) on security deficiencies.

● Author applicable Documented Risk Acceptance (DRA) documentation and brief the program Cybersecurity Team and/or Information System Security Manager (ISSM).

● Advise Cybersecurity Team on all technical matters pertaining to enterprise infrastructure and services.

● Audit, remediate or mitigate, and report Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) item status.

● Plan, track, document, and communicate assigned project status. Ability to work both independently and within a team.

● Skillful time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and balance numerous priorities.

● Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Experience with DISA STIGs and their relation to Windows Operating Systems and application security.

● Prior experience with PowerShell scripting and deployment.

● Prior experience building, deploying, and administrating Windows Server 2016-2022.

● Ability to install, configure, and upgrade hosted applications and services on Windows Server 2016-2022.

● Experience working with Trellix Security Suite.      

 

Minimum Education and Requirements:

● Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 8+ years of experience.

● Required: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or SSCP).

● Security Clearance Level: Minimum of a DoD Final Secret security clearance.

● Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience.

● Location: Ft Belvoir, Hybrid
● 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

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