Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

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:

Linux, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Infrastructure, Virtualization, Virtual Servers

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

VIRTUALIZATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Virtualization Systems Administrator supporting CIS, you will ensure the stability, security, and high availability of enterprise virtual server platforms across multiple networks and environments. You will manage andoptimizevirtualizedcomputeresources,maintaincompliant configuration baselines, and deliver resilient hosting solutions that powermission criticalapplications. Your work directlyimpactssystem readiness, security posture, and the reliable delivery of core IT services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer,maintain, andoptimizevirtualized server environments, including hypervisors, virtual machines, and supporting infrastructure across Windows and Linux platforms
• Monitor health, performance, andutilizationof virtualcomputeresources, proactivelyidentifyingopportunities to enhance capacity, resilience, and efficiency
• Implement secure configuration baselines, system hardening, andSTIG alignedcontrols across all managed virtual servers and supporting components
• Executetimelypatching and security updates for virtual hosts, guest operating systems, hypervisors, and associated tools using automated deployment and compliance technologies
• Review weekly compliance and security scan results,identifynoncompliant systems,determineroot causes, and coordinate remediation actions with system owners
• Track and apply approved security directives, task orders, and vulnerability notices, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity requirements and reporting timelines
• Design, build, andmaintainvirtual machine templates, golden images, firmware versions, and standardized configuration profiles to ensure consistent and secure deployments
• Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting and escalation support for complex virtualization issues including storage, networking, cluster health, and resource contention
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, networking, and operations teams to implement new virtual infrastructure solutions, support accreditation activities, andvalidatesecure configurations
• Maintain documentation of system configurations, patch schedules, template updates, and procedures to support audit readiness and change control

WHAT YOU92LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor92s degree in an IT-related field, or 8-12+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree
• CERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE, etc.)
• CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph
• Hands on experience administering VMware,Hyper-V, or comparable virtualization platforms in an enterprise environment
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration, performance tuning, and secure configuration practices
• Experience performing patch management, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and compliance reporting across virtualized systems
• Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-team communication skills

• US citizenship required

• LOCATION: Onsite

The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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 MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

USA CO Colorado Springs - 8610 Explorer Dr (COC036), USA DC Washington, USA FL MacDill AFB - 7115 S Boundary Blvd (FLC096), USA VA Springfield - 7770 Backlick Rd (VAS110)

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.