Systems Administrator

Overview

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Infrastructure, Linux, Microsoft Windows, VMware VDI

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions.

We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

• Administer VMware virtual environments to include ESXi hosts, vCenter appliances, VxRail HCIs, and VSANs
• Creates and maintains detailed system documentation.
• Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
• Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes.
• Download, stage and deploy systems-related security policies and updates to maintain information system compliance with DISA security policies and procedures (STIGs, IAVAs, etc.)
• Develop scripts (Power Shell, VBScript, etc.) to perform recurring systems administration tasks, automate installs, gather metrics, etc.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory environments with an emphasis in the following areas:
• • Windows Server 2016, 2019
• • Microsoft Exchange 2016
• • Windows SharePoint 2013, 2016
• • Microsoft SQL 2012, 2014, 2016
• • Group policy deployment and design
• • Active directory design to include DNS configuration, Sites and Services, etc.
• • MECM (previously “SCCM”) configuration and administration
• • Software deployment/upgrades
• • Windows 10, 11 operating system maintenance and deployments
• • Deploy Operating System updates
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

24/7 Position. Shift work is required, to include holidays and weekends.

• BA/BS degree + 5 years or equivalent work experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
• Must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire.
• Experience with infrastructure including but not limited to data center operations, server hardware, operating systems (Windows, Linux), web servers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat), databases (MS SQL, MySQL, postgre
  
  SQL),
• Experience with VDI virtual desktop infrastructure, virtualization (VMware), networking, storage, monitoring, etc.
• Experience in infrastructure design and operations including load balancing app/db clustering, firewall rules, fail over, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work shift work, to include holidays and weekends.

• VMware VCAP, VCDX

The likely salary range for this position is $62,962 - $80,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA FL Mac Dill AFB

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT…