System Administrator III at General Dynamics in Hampton, VA

The System Administrator III provides installation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of information systems applications and related peripheral hardware. Additional responsibilities include:

• Monitors and responds to hardware and software problems utilizing a variety of hardware and software testing tools and techniques in support of F-22 IMIS.
• Installs and configures applications software and related hardware (such as desktops, servers, and related peripherals like printers, scanners, drives, monitors and video teleconferencing hardware).
• Provides software and system troubleshooting and support.
• Provides technical support and training to end-users.
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technicians.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

In addition:

• System backup and recovery
• Potential for substantial travel. Company paid with per diem.
• Ability to lift 40lbs, for example; computer equipment.
• Ability to attend and lead meetings with ranking military and contract personnel.
• Strong customer service and mission focused.
• Adequate medical health for deploying to austere locations where medications or treatments specialized may not be available.

BS/BA Preferred. Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience is acceptable.

Current CompTIA Security+CE or higher is required.

• 5-8 years of directly related experience supporting information systems operations.
• UNIX operating system experience required.
• Oracle Database Administration or related database experience required.
• Ethernet/IP networking required.
• Shell Scripting experience desired.
• Understanding and using ZFS.
• Self Motivated.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Detail oriented.
• Windows System Administration helpful but not necessary.

Requirement: Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program clearance.

Potential for worldwide deployment to an austere location, on short notice, for an undetermined time period.

Wearing of Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear and Individual Protective Equipment (IPE—helmet, flak vest, etc.) when directed during deployments and exercises.

Work hours consisting of more than 8 hours and different shifts, both when deployed or participating in exercises.

Medical, Dental, Immunization, and/or Psychological assessment reference HR-PRO-700E, International Assignment - Medical Assessment, Fitness for Duty.

Shall maintain medical and physical fitness sufficient to endure rigors of deployment in support of a military operation.

Shall meet training requirements equivalent to military members prior to deployments and training exercises.