Sr Systems Administrator

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Systems Administration
Location
Langley AFB, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
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Key Skills For Success

Information Technology (IT) Systems

System Administration

System Security

REQ#: RQ188795
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description
Join our technology leading team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. GDIT is seeking an enthusiastic Systems Administrator seeking to expand his/her experience in the IT field by joining our team in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission of the Airforce at Langley AFB, VA.The Systems Administration team supports the Air Forces’ Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Operations Center (DOC). Specifically, you will be directly supporting the systems and servers and workstations and databases across a global enterprise. Operating systems for these systems are a mix of Windows, Linux, Unix, and Virtual environments. The Senior Systems Administrator:
  • Ensures overall integration and upkeep of all wide area network and enterprise management services to include all servers, workstations, and access accounting functions inherent to network access on the DCGS architecture
  • Manages mission data distribution servers providing rapid file transfer across the WAN and to external customers
  • Manages enterprise IT services such as LDAP, NTP, DNS, and HBSS
  • Administers a host of unique systems and services specific to AF DCGS weapon system
  • Provides Network management of computer systems within the DOC-East and West
  • Integrates new projects into the DOC (management architecture) and the DPA
  • Install, configure, analyze, develop, test, modify and maintain solutions for operating systems, hardware, and application software to meet enterprise management and DPA systems analysis and/or integrations requirements IAW established IT and government standards (e.g. network services, operating system patches, application software patches, and maintenance of software licenses)
  • Has the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Possesses working knowledge of software licensing.
  • Possesses working knowledge of Windows Active Directory, Group Policies and DNS.
  • Experience with the integration of datacenters into existing environments.
  • Has the ability to harden systems based on STIG’s and SCAP Scans.
  • Working knowledge of IT security accreditations.
  • Tracks and maintains all system authentication and accreditation dates for DOC systems
  • Maintains the security and integrity of databases (i.e. Oracle and others)
  • Performs user account, group, and home directory maintenance for Unix and Windows workstations and servers, coordinating with DCGS Network Security (IA) as required
  • Analyzes, develops, tests, and modifies hardware and software solutions to meet the DOC management and DPA systems analysis and/or systems integration requirements
  • Reviews and provides system engineering change proposal (ECP) input to integration documentation
  • Reviews integration and operational products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and user standards, and progress IAW established IT and government standards
  • Defines system objectives and prepares system design specifications to meet DPA and government requirements and to satisfy interface problems
  • Develops scripts to improve synchronization of data between DOC East and DOC West
  • Works directly with and supports 480 ISR WG Network Engineers and provides technical solutions and expertise for DCGS-wide system engineering efforts
  • Supports DOC Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to identify/resolve security related issues
  • Prepares computer systems and provides support for DOC certification and accreditation
  • Provides input in support of the Monthly Status Report (MSR) detailing accomplishments and issues in performance of tasks.
KSA
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of Systems Administration experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Windows/Unix/Linux/VMWare, LDAP, NTP, DNS, and Active Directory.
  • Possess an IAT Level II Security Plus certification and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). MCSA may be substituted for (4) years of enterprise systems administration experience.
  • Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI)
  • Potential for Shift Work


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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
Work Requirements
Years of Experience

7 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - Microsoft - Microsft

Security Plus - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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.
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About Our Work

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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.