Systems Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Critical Systems, Information Technology (IT), Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs!  US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.  We are seeking a Systems Administrator that is able to work independently – please read below!

Responsibilities:

• Provides polite, professional, and responsive customer service.
• Provides follow-up actions with customers to ensure resolution of incidents or requests.
• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems.
• Maintains the integrity and security of systems.
• As required, supports users with completing requests for deployment of new services.
• Maintains system documentation.
• Provides desk side support to users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Provides advice and training to end-users.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Adheres to the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and support.
• Maintains/enhances knowledge of related hardware and software.
• 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.
• Creates and administers profiles and accounts and maintains systems documentation.
• Tunes system performance for optimal conditions.
• Installs system-wide software.
• May require professional certification in one or more specific technologies, depending on job assignment.
• Will occasionally be required to perform networks, DTS, information assurance and logistics duties.
• May be required to work outside of “normal” work hours to include weekends and holidays.
• May be required to support operations in austere and/or remote locations.

Required Qualifications:

• Must achieve and maintain the Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) as defined in the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany. In order to qualify for TESA, the candidate must have one of the following: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of specialized experience, OR; an Associate's degree plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR; A major certification plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR; 11 years of specialized experience
• 3+ years of Systems Administration experience required.
• BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience
• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II (Security+ or equivalent) access.
• Must have solid understanding of common IT infrastructure services to include DNS, DHCP, and troubleshooting network connectivity issues, printers, and etc.
• Must be able to occasionally lift heavy items, e.g. HP printers, Dell servers, monitors, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting military and multinational customers preferred.
• Experience with user, administrative and service account creation and management.
• Experience with direct customer support for both internal and external customers.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining systems documentation.
• Experience with developing training for both internal and external customers.
• Experience with managing, monitoring and responding to key server infrastructure alerts.
• Experience with ServiceNow, SCCM, Active Directory, DHCP, Print Server, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with VMWare, Horizon View, and other virtualization technologies a plus.
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting thin clients.
• ITIL Foundations v4 certification preferred.

The likely salary range for this position is $69,264 - $80,500. 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.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

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 50 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.

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