Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$106K — $143K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience in IT support
  • Expertise with Microsoft Windows and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • US Citizenship required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical solutions for software and hardware management
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex systems issues
  • Install and upgrade operating systems and software packages
  • Monitor and optimize system performance
  • Provide guidance to junior staff on data integrity and software solutions
  • Lead data/media recovery operations due to scheduled backups
  • Assess existing systems and develop long-term improvement strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Flexibility in work hours and paid time off options
  • Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance options
  • Regular reviews of benefits to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Microsoft Windows, Thin Client Support, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

As a System Administrator (Desktop Support) you will be responsible for providing excellent technical support to end-users, maintaining desktop systems, and ensuring the reliable operation of computer systems. You will work closely with both on-site and remote users to resolve issues, coordinate upgrades, and provide hands-on support for desktop environments.

In this role, a typical day will include:
  • Independently develops technical solution for the management for software, hardware, configurations, and architecture. Provides interpretation to Systems matters that are moderately complex in nature.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for systems hardware and software issues that are highly complex.
  • Performs advance software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
  • Applies advanced knowledge in monitoring and tuning the system to achieve optimum performance levels.
  • Provides guidance to less experienced personnel on workstation/server data integrity matters and the implantation of standard software and hardware solutions.
  • Leads complex data/media recoverability following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
  • Evaluates and assesses existing systems and plans long term strategies.
  • Configure and maintain networked computer system, including hardware, system software, and applications
  • Conducts advanced to complex hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and configurations guidelines.
  • Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically through advanced education and work experience. Established operational plans. Manages large projects with limited oversight form manager.
  • Strong written and verbal communication is imperative when dealing with technically minded employees and non-technical colleagues
  • Train end-users on the proper use of hardware and software. May training large groups of end users.
  • May coach and review the work of less-experienced professionals.
  • May serve as a team or task leader (Not a people manager)
  • May require after hour support or weekend support for mission, program and special project support


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
    • Thin Client using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Technology
    • Experience and/or knowledgeable with: Windows 11; Windows 10; Citrix; SMS; and SCCM
    • End User Hardware
      • Thin Client, Thick Monitors, KVM's, Printers, Plotters Print Server Configurations, VOIP phone,
    • Desktop Image Management
    • Home Directory and Profile Support Services
    • E-mail Support Services
    • Software Support Services
    • Experience and/or knowledgeable with; Windows 7; Windows 10; Win11 Citrix; SMS; and SCCM
  • Excellent troubleshooting capabilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Strong writing skills (consistently document work completed)
  • Strong time management skills and ability to work flexible schedules to meet job requirements
  • Ability to move and lift computers, printers, monitors, and other hardware
  • Team player and willing to share knowledge and learn from others to ensure team's success
  • Enthusiasm and ability to adapt to new and changing technologies


Education/Experience Requirement:
  • BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience


Certifications:
  • Security+ or CASP
  • ITIL v4 Foundations


Location: Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Springfield

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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