Systems Administrator

Job Details

• Requisition Type:
  Regular
• Clearance Level – Current:
  Top Secret/SCI
• Clearance Level – Required to Obtain:
  Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
• Public Trust/Other Requirement:
  None
• Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Description:
  
  A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. As a Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter, supporting our intelligence customer in Langley AFB, VA.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of related experience
• Certifications:
  
  None (Security+ or DoD 8570 Level II required within 90 days of hire)
• Work Schedule:
  
  40 hours per week
• Travel: 10-25% (including local and other sites)
• Telecommuting:
  Onsite only

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.

• Maintain computer system workflows, ensuring reliable operation and continuous improvement of desktops, servers, and related infrastructure.
• Provide support for Windows and Linux systems, including web servers and network attached storage devices, as part of Tier 1/2/3 support.
• Coordinate site visits and upgrades, delivering on‑site and remote resolution support for trouble calls.
• Perform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of operating systems and application software using tools such as Power Shell, PDQ, or SCCM.
• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems, including applications, operating systems, and communications infrastructure.
• Maintain integrity of network components and implement OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Apply software and hardware patches, ensuring compliance with licensing, policies, and service level agreements.
• Create and follow procedures for database management, including security, data safety, disaster recovery, and bulk imports/exports.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance on data center and end‑user equipment.
• Communicate preventive maintenance windows and coordinate with customers.
• Participate in backup and recovery plan development, testing, and administration.
• Apply STIG guidelines, review ACAS scans, and work with ISSOs to mitigate findings.
• Document configuration and troubleshooting steps in tickets and standard operating procedures.

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• TS/SCI clearance required with eligibility to obtain CI Poly.
• System administrator account access authorized within 90 days of hire.
• Experience administering RHEL, Windows, and/or storage platforms.
• Experience with trouble ticket systems such as Service +.
• Availability for after‑hour on‑call support.
• Ability to travel 0‑20% to local and similar architecture/footprint sites.
• Strong documentation skills and experience with MS Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent customer support and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.

The employee will need to lift, move, or carry equipment as necessary (maximum 65 pounds).

• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain.
• Ability to create and modify scripts in Windows and Linux.
• Knowledge of the customer’s processes and production systems.
• Familiarity with database, network, and configuration management.
• Valid U.S. passport.
• Teamwork and independent work skills.

On‑site at the customer’s location:
Langley AFB, Virginia, United States.

Likely salary range: $86,700 – $117,300, based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.