Req ID: RQ227248
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Skills:
Microsoft Azure,Microsoft Cloud,Migration Strategy
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cloud Principal Systems Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud
Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure
high availability and security of all VMs and services
Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel
Manage access permissions according to the least privilege principles
Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity
management and multi-factor authentication
Perform regular system updates and security patches
Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA
STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server)
Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive
admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up
system configurations)
Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure
Monitor or custom scripts
Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or
performance degradation
Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems
Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives
can be met
Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS)
products
Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanningQUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
Master's Degree in Computer Science or relevant field (or equivalent professional
experience) is preferred
Experience:
3+ years of related experience required
10+ years of related experience preferred, with at least 5+ years of preferred
experience in database and data management
Required Skills:
Senior Level system administrator skills required in Linux/Windows environments
Experience using Azure Active Directory
Experience using Azure Monitor
Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad
spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line
transaction processing and hybrid
Knowledge and experience working with data migration from di]erent database
systems to updated modern systems
Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL
Developer, MSSQL
Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience
RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD
PowerShell Scripting
Required Certification(s):- CompTia Security+ required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
Other work-dependent certifications a plus
Preferred Skills:
Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud
environments
Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Ability to work independently and remotely
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of
employment
US Citizenship Required
LOCATION:
Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer
location will be required
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.
The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. 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.
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 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.
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.
About Our Work:
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.
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