Systems Administrator - TS/SCI w/Polygraph
- Herndon, United States
Posted 25 days ago
About the role
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Location
Herndon, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)Key Skills For Success
Computer Systems
End Users
IT Tech Support
Networks
REQ#:RQ225349
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
Ensure the safety and security of our nation as a Systems Administrator at GDIT. 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.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As the Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on the Systems Administrator joining our team to lead a mission critical team that supports the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on our comprehensive motion imagery software suite. The selected Systems Administrator will work alongside various teams and focus on ensuring the mission is met while upgrading to cutting-edge technologies in full motion video (FMV) of the programs technical vision.
HOW SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, including fixing network issues along with updating equipment and software
Develops advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures
Troubleshoots highly complex system hardware and software issues
Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software
Develops implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels
Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations
Conducts advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
Develops performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users
Evaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategies
Support analysts performing Full Motion Video TCPED and various phases of exploitation
Report information through weekly site communications group meetings, weekly status reports, and monthly logs to team members and management
Dashboard creation and analytic monitoring using either Splunk or Elastic Stack
Work with the customer’s network engineering group, as needed, to resolve any networking or firewall issue.
Work with the GDIT systems engineering group, as needed, to resolve any system issue.
Support GDIT factory reach back helpdesk in solving daily user issues.
Support sandboxed site operations (warehouse) by verifying OSes have patch updates applied and system backups are working, etc.).
Become an expert in understanding daily operations, networks, and systems.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
8+ years of related experience
A Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering, or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent 12 years job-related experience
Skilled at applying and executing highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts
Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards
Demonstrated ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions
Demonstrated ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience
Demonstrated ability to clearly report relevant information
Demonstrated ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs
Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
Location: At Customer Site – Herndon area
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
8 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Travel Required
None
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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