System Administrator - active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$107K — $126K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or related field (experience may substitute education)
  • 5+ years of experience in IT support or system admin roles
  • Proficiency in managing Windows, Linux, or other operating systems
  • Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies
  • Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure components
  • Perform system administration tasks including software installations, updates, and patch management
  • Provide technical support to resolve hardware, software, and network issues
  • Support the implementation of new IT systems, applications, and infrastructure
  • Document and update IT procedures, configurations, and technical workflows

Benefits

  • Various medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) plan with pre and post-tax contribution options and company match
  • Flexible work weeks and a variety of paid time off plans
  • Short and long-term disability benefits, life and accident insurances
  • Regular review of benefits package to remain competitive
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Backup and Recovery (Software), Critical Systems, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure components to ensure optimal operation.
  • Perform system administration tasks including software installations, updates, and patch management.
  • Provide technical support to resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Support the implementation of new IT systems, applications, and infrastructure as needed.
  • Document and update IT procedures, configurations, and technical workflows.


  • 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, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT support or system administration roles.
    • Proficiency in managing Windows, Linux, or other operating systems.
    • Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
    • Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
    • Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or Python)


    REQUIRED

    • Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible
    • Location: Onsite
    • Required: US Citizenship
    • Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant


    The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. 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:
    Less than 10%

    Telecommuting Options:
    Onsite

    Work Location:
    USA DC Washington

    Additional Work Locations:

    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.

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