Systems Administrator - TS​/SCI Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

None

None

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Active Directory Administration, Enterprise IT, Information Technology (IT) Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

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. Our work depends on Systems Administrator joining our team.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of related
• Required Skills:
• Hands-on expertise with Active Directory, including manual creation and management of security groups.
• Proven ability to manually apply folder-level permissions within File Explorer, including setting and modifying read, write, and modify access controls.
• Strong understanding of permissions, folder inheritance, and the ability to break, troubleshoot, and restore inheritance and access control configurations.
• Skilled in creating and structuring folders within File Explorer to support organizational access requirements.
• Senior-level experience in both Active Directory administration and File Explorer permissions management is required.
• Training will be provided for all in-house system administration responsibilities.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Preferred qualifications:
• Experience working with Enterprise Information Technology systems, including core utility and security applications
• A background working across multiple systems and applications—such as operating systems, email platforms, databases, storage technologies, and hardware support.
• An understanding of how network requirements impact operating systems and application performance.
• Familiarity with organizational standards for system configurations, security policies, and software management procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Solid analytical, planning, and organizational abilities to support day-to-day work and larger initiatives.
• Experience applying project management techniques to plan, coordinate, and deliver technical projects.
• Clear and confident communication skills—able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently on routine tasks while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Experience partnering with internal business teams to understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical needs.
• Experience working with developers to clarify requirements and support joint project planning.
• Familiarity with requirement tracking tools or processes.
• Interest in staying up to date on emerging technology in relevant operating systems—along with the ability to identify potential impacts and anticipate needed changes
• Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site

• 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…