Systems Administrator (3rd shift)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

General Dynamics Information Technology has an immediate opening for a Systems Administrator.  You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day.

Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Systems Administrator at GDIT. The candidate is a systems administrator with a strong aptitude to troubleshoot Tier 1 technical problems in real-time both independently and within a team environment. The selected candidate will work a shift to support 24/7 operations alongside various teams and perform technical activities that impact the health, maintenance, and running of systems, software, and applications, including our FMV exploitation capabilities: the Multi-INT Analysis and Archiving System (MAAS).  This position requires 3rd Shift work - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Night shift differential included.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: 

• Work with collaborative teams to support technical activities that impact mission critical systems, software, and applications

• Drive innovation to modernize technology and improve operations

• Drive resolutions for system interdependencies/issues

• Identify, recommend, and problem solve system issues to ensure systems, software, and applications are properly configured and running to meet customer needs

• Support team members, end users, and other engineer teams with a focus on communicating effectively across all stakeholders in a 24/7 operational environment

• Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure services are consistent with/superior to industry best practices

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• The position requires an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance 

• This position is for 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

• The position requires three (3) years of related experience

• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent three (3) years job-related experience

• MS Windows 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, SQL Server 2014/ 2016/ 2019

• Vshpere 6+, HP DL360+, HP MSA

• Visual Studio, Eclipse, Powershell 6+, SQL Script, PHP

• JBoss EAP 7.1, Active Directory, IIS 7+

• MS Office Suite 2016, Symantec Anti-Virus, Veritas Back-up Exec, Mediawiki

• Jira ticketing system

• Basic windows script knowledge and ability to understand a batch file. This includes following the path of the configuration in the batch file; creating your own batch files to perform desired tasks; and troubleshooting batch files to see where they may be broken.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, a self-starter who does not need training in system administration/Tier 1 support fundamentals, and flexible enough to work on a variety of different tasks and technologies.

• Experience with MAAS, Video processing and distribution experience, and SOP creation and maintenance is highly desirable.

• Location: At Customer Site - near Tysons Corner 

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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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required