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Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology • Rome, NY • 13h ago

Req ID: RQ224534

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Linux,Operating Systems (OS),System Administration,Windows Hyper V

Certifications:

CompTIA SecurityX CE | CompTIA - CompTIA, CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a skilled and experienced System Administrator to join our growing IT team. This mid-level position offers the opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and optimization of our critical IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of system administration principles, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems (Windows or Linux), applications, and hardware.

Proactively monitor system performance and identify potential issues.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, escalating complex issues to senior staff when necessary.

Implement and maintain system security measures, including firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.

Perform regular system backups and recovery procedures.

Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.

Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).

Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Collaborate with other IT teams on projects and initiatives.

Research and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve system performance and security.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT documentation and knowledge base articles.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator must have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

3-5 years of experience in system administration.

Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows or Linux).

In-depth knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).

Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required

Secret Clearance-must be active

Security+ or Security X or CASP or Level II equivalent Information Assurance Technician Certification in compliance with DoW Directive 8140 Workforce Program

Preferred Qualifications:

Industry certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, RHCSA, or RHCE.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

GDITPriority

The likely salary range for this position is $72,250 - $97,750. 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.

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 offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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