Watch Stander | TS clearance

Clearance Level
Top Secret
Category
Systems Administration
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

DISA STIG

Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)

System Administration

REQ#: RQ184463
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Pipeline
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
Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Watch Stander 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. Our work depends on a Watch Stander to support Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) in Norfolk, VA. CNIC enables and sustains naval forces from the Shore by designing, developing and delivering integrated shore capabilities to the Fleet, Fighter and Family.

 

**This position is contingent upon position funding**

You will be a member of the system administration team for a major DOD enterprise network and perform duties as a Watch Stander for the Service Delivery Point.  

Assigned to work 12-hour watch shifts rotating a 4 day on/off, 3 day on/off schedule including one weekend day for 80.5 hours per 2-week pay period.  Watch shifts are day, night, or fill-in (regular 40 hours except when to fill in one of the other shifts).  Watch team members are assigned initial shifts and rotate every 3 months.  

 

HOW OUR WATCH STANDER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Create and update IssueTrak (ticketing system) tickets

  • IssueTrak Queue Management Overall (includes triage and assignment to correct teams)

  • Daily Server Farm Walkthrough – monitoring of the physical environment

  • Complete items on Watch checklist

  • Daily operation / turnover report

  • Account management

  • Managing / troubleshooting servers running on one or more operating systems.

  • Patch management (OS / Windows / Linux / Active Directory)

  • Scap/STIG assignments as scheduled (OS / IE / .NET / Office Suite / Adobe / (Core OS) / Linux)

  • Monitor Intrusion detection results

  • Analyze ACAS results

  • Patching

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

  • Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret clearance (a Secret with a T5 is acceptable)

  • Required Experience: 6 years of directly related experience in Systems Administration (or 4 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree)

  • Required Certifications: Current DoD 8570.01 IAT level 1 certification (Security+ CE)

  • Education: BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Science.

  • Required Technical Skills: SCAP/STIG, Engineering, Systems Analysis, DoD and DoN IT Systems, Information Assurance, Web Development, or Engineering Management. Data Center administration, Business IT Systems development, Gateway 2.0 (G2) / SharePoint, or Command, Control, Communications & Protection (C3P) Ashore systems.

  • Work Schedule: Assigned to work 12-hour watch shifts rotating a 4 day on/off, 3 day on/off schedule including one weekend day for 80.5 hours per 2-week pay period.  Watch shifts are day, night, or fill-in (regular 40 hours except when to fill in one of the other shifts).  Watch team members are assigned initial shifts and rotate every 3 months.  

  • Location: On site in Norfolk, VA

  • Availability: This position is contingent upon position funding.

  • US Citizenship Required

 

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

 

#tidewaterIT

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

6 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Security+, CE - Sec+ CE

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $91,034 - $123,164. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

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.