Systems Administrator Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$131K — $178K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience required
  • CompTIA Security+ CE certification preferred
  • Experience with Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor
  • Proficiency in using PowerShell or Ansible for automation
  • Strong background in database architecture and management
  • Knowledge of Linux systems is strongly preferred
  • Must have an active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in Azure Government cloud
  • Ensure security and availability through system configuration and patch management
  • Administer user accounts and manage access permissions
  • Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory
  • Perform system updates and apply security patches regularly
  • Monitor and analyze system performance using Azure Monitor
  • Implement and validate measures for compliance and disaster recovery

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Flexible work weeks and comprehensive paid time off
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Critical illness and business travel insurance
  • Regular reviews of Total Rewards package for competitiveness
Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Based Services, Database Systems, Disaster Recovery (DR)

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Principal 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 scanning

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree required

Experience:

  • 5+ years of related experience required

Required Skills:

  • Principal Level system administrator skills required
  • 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 different 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

Preferred Certification(s):

  • CompTia Security+ preferred
  • Other work-dependent certifications a plus

Preferred Skills:

  • Linux experience is strongly preferred
  • 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 a MINIMUM of three days a week at customer location will be required

The likely salary range for this position is $131,750 - $178,250. 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

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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