Systems Administrator - Active Top Secret Required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$96K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Windows system administration
  • Proficient in Active Directory and Group Policy Objects
  • Strong skills in PowerShell scripting
  • Experience with vulnerability management
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server versions 2012, 2016, and 2022

Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier II and Tier III support for Windows server systems
  • Perform system administration tasks including troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Monitor and manage pre-production and production environments
  • Respond to incidents, tasks, and service requests
  • Plan and deploy vendor and security-related patches
  • Conduct monthly vulnerability scans and address findings
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity

Benefits

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team for career development
  • Opportunities for paid education and certifications
  • Access to cutting-edge technology
  • Paid vacation and holidays
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:
Active Directory (AD), Backup and Recovery (Software), Computer Backups, Computer Servers
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Job Description

Systems Administrator


How a Systems Administrator Will Make an Impact:
  • Provide technical support of Windows server systems, performing Tier II and Tier III administration, troubleshooting, and root-cause-analysis activities
  • Perform system administration duties and function
  • Monitor, manage, and maintain pre-production and production environments, and respond to system alerts
  • Respond to assigned tasks, incidents, and service requests
  • Plan, design, and deploy vendor and security-related patches, updates/upgrades, and hotfixes as assigned
  • Conduct monthly vulnerability scans and assessments of servers, and address findings and mitigations
  • Monitor logs for suspicious activity on the servers and take appropriate action
  • Ensure the security posture of the servers remain in compliance


What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Education: BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field. Experience may be substituted for education.
  • Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years' related technical experience to include the following:
    • Windows System Administration Skills (Microsoft Windows 2012, 2016, and 2022 desired)
    • Application installation, support, testing, and troubleshooting skills
    • Active Directory and Group Policy Objects
    • PowerShell Scripting
    • Vulnerability Management
    • Microsoft RemoteApp a big plus

Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret

Location: Washington, District of Columbia; limited telework may be available

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. 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:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

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