Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, Maryland, Baltimore Position ID: J1026-0603 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - CGI Federal roles - What we do matters Position Description: CGI is seeking a Systems Administrator to support mission critical enterprise infrastructure for a key federal client. This role is ideal for a technical professional with strong Windows Server experience, deep understanding of Microsoft core services, and a passion for automation, security, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with cross functional teams, leverage modern monitoring and scripting tools, and help ensure the performance, reliability, and continuity of complex production systems. ***This position is located in Woodlawn, MD*** Your Future Duties and Responsibilities: Administer, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016+), ensuring secure, stable, and compliant system operations. Support and manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and core Windows networking services. Perform system hardening, endpoint protection oversight, and patch management activities. Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell to streamline operations and reduce manual work. Conduct daily and scheduled system health checks, analyze logs, troubleshoot incidents, and implement remediation actions. Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity planning activities. Utilize Splunk and Dynatrace to monitor system performance, identify anomalies, and support incident resolution. Maintain accurate operational documentation, SOPs, configuration records, and troubleshooting guides. Provide customer support including ticket triage, root cause analysis, and knowledge transfer to end users and teammates. Collaborate with network, security, database, cloud, and application teams to resolve issues and support enterprise initiatives. Contribute to weekly technical updates, status reporting, and problem tracking as part of standard CGI delivery processes. Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role: Ability to obtain and maintain US Public Trust Clearance. Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant IT experience. Hands on experience administering Windows Server in production environments. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and Windows networking fundamentals. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation and system administration. Experience with patching, endpoint protection, and system hardening practices. Familiarity with backup/recovery operations and DR/COOP processes. Experience with system monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace). Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams. Skills: ITIL VMware What You Can Expect From Us: Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. CGI