Systems Administrator Principal

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support the missions that matter. From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world while building new skills to propel your career forward.

Job Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

• Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud
• Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services
• Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel
• Manage access permissions according to the least privilege principles
• Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multi-factor authentication
• Perform regular system updates and security patches
• Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server)
• Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)
• Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts
• Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation
• Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems
• Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met
• Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products
• Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree required

Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience required

Required Skills:

• Principal Level system administrator skills required
• Experience using Azure Active Directory
• Experience using Azure Monitor
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
• Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
• Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid
• Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems
• Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, MSSQL
• Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience
• RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD
• PowerShell Scripting

Preferred Certification(s):

• CompTia Security+ preferred
• Other work-dependent certifications a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Linux experience is strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments
• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
• US Citizenship Required

LOCATION:

• Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work a MINIMUM of three days a week at customer location will be required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

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

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required