Systems Administrator Senior (App Dev & DevSecOps)

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Active Directory (AD), Cloud Computing, Computer Servers, Kubernetes, Microsoft Windows Server

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT is looking for a System Administrator (DevOps Engineer) to join our team’s effort to modernize 12 US Government spectrum and frequency management systems. 

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• You will be responsible for distributed and managed services, automating the installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services.  You will manage system tuning for reliability and efficiency and guide and manage software releases for new features and support users through consolidation. Performs the administrative operation of server hardware and software. Ensures system security and executes practices and procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.
• Plan, design, and build system images with operating systems and key mission applications to support training and operations.
• Updating and patching systems, as required.
• Test and provision systems, while integrating applications with enterprise and organizational services and licensing.
• Identify and analyze system errors; work with users and vendors to resolve. Orchestrate patching, updates, and application deployment using organizational tools such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and BigFix.
• Work closely with Information System Owner (ISO), and Information System Security Officer (ISSO), to integrate compliance agents, patches, and STIGs in accordance with government standards, the Risk Management Framework, and various controls and overlays.
• Develops advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.
• Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.
• Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Develops performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Participated in or led agile development teams
• In depth understanding of Dev Ops methodologies
• Education: Bachelor's Degree with 6 - 10 years of experience

Required Skillset:

• Experience in Microsoft Azure
  • Valued Certification(s):
    • Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent 
    • Security+
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and support
• Knowledge of related hardware and software
• Experienced using Git, GitHub, and Databricks
• Experience in release management
• Experience supporting production systems using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact; effective listening skills and follow through
• Solid work ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience

• Desired Skillsets:

Experience with Kubernetes

Location:

• DC Metro area
• Hybrid
   

Citizenship Required:

• US Citizenship Required

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Active Secret clearance required to start -- Must be able to obtain Secret clearance

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

The likely salary range for this position is $104,179 - $140,949. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

USA VA Home Office (VAHOME)

Additional Work Locations:

USA MD Home Office (MDHOME)

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans