IT / Network Specialist

IT / Network Specialist
Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. As the IT / Network Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining temporary wired and wireless LANs and WANs. The purpose of the LANs is to provide data communications and connectivity among detection sensors and command systems local to an airport. The WANs will provide this connectivity from up to four CONUS airports to the command trailers located at the Atlantic city International Airport (ACY). You will coordinate with data comm providers (e.g., Verizon, ATT) to provide bandwidth and connectivity requirements. You will also support the development, deployment, and troubleshooting of applications and databases used to automate data collection, analysis, and visualization.

You will

• Provide expertise in compiling, arranging, storing, and retrieving information to facilitate support of the FAA customer, project, or program.

• Designs, tests, and implements new large-scale wired and wireless LAN and WAN networks and applications.

• Troubleshoots existing IT solutions and wired and wireless network problem areas.

• Helps to establish and coordinate network policy, procedures, and standards.

• Administer, evaluate, install, maintain, and provide overall support for wired and wireless LANs and WANs.

• Provides Graphic User Interface (GUI) access to many databases, using the latest access tools, such as Java, CORBA, C++, etc.

• Design, test, and implement interface programs, develop security procedures, and regulate usage.

• Performs planning, cost analysis, and all aspects of large-scale projects.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide technical expertise to identify hardware and software needed to provide local wired and/or wireless data comm connectivity at an airport and define the requirements for large telecommunications providers like Verizon and ATT to provide connectivity from these remote airports to ACY.   

• Monitor the performance of the LANs and WANs the program uses to identify and address performance problems.

• Troubleshoot network problems.  

• Supports developing and maintaining GUI access to the program's data files and databases.

• Designs, tests, and implements interface programs; develops security procedures and regulates usage of the program wired and wireless LANs and WANs.

• Coordinates network policy, procedures, and standards.

• Assists with training the use of the program wired and wireless LANs and WANs

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related information technology field - preferred.  NOTE: 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree. Master's Degree, MBA, or PhD in a related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.

• Required Experience: 6+ years of related experience

• Required Technical Skills: Demonstrated capabilities in the following areas – network configuration, troubleshooting, and security protocols. 

• Security Clearance Level: None. Must be able to complete Agency-specific Suitability background check.

• Required Skills and Abilities: self-starter, continuous learner, highly collaborative

• Preferred Skills: Higher degrees are desirable, along with certification in programs such as COMPITA and AWS.

• Location: On-site at customer site in Southern New Jersey

• Must have a valid US Driver’s License and Passport

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