Type of Requisition:

Regular

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:

Business Continuity, Information Systems, Information Technology (IT) Systems

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

WEB SERVER ADMINISTRATOR
The Web Server Administrator is responsible for managing web server infrastructure to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of web services. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining web servers, troubleshooting server issues, and implementing security measures to protect web environments. The Web Server Administrator is also expected to be available for on-call work to address urgent issues and ensure continuous operation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
● Installation and Configuration: Install and configure web server software (e.g., Apache, Nginx, IIS) and related components

● Maintenance and Upgrades: Regularly update and patch web servers to ensure they are secure and performing optimally.

● Maintenance and Upgrades: Regularly update and patch web servers to ensure they are secure and performing optimally.

● Monitoring and Performance Tuning:

• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and potential issues.

● Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to protect web servers from threats and vulnerabilities.

● Backup and Recovery: Manage backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case of server failure.

● Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, procedures, and policies.

● Collaboration: Work closely with development and IT teams to support web application deployments and ensure smooth operation.

● User Support: Provide support to users and developers for web server-related issues and inquiries.

● Ticket-Based Support: Manage and resolve support tickets in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring user satisfaction.

● Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by effectively communicating with users and stakeholders, addressing their concerns, and providing solutions.

● Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline server management tasks.

● Compliance:

• Ensure that web server operations comply with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Maintain compliance with DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) standards and guidelines.

● On-Call Work: Be available for on-call support outside regular business hours to address urgent issues and ensure continuous operation of web services.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Web Server Administrator must have:
● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
● Experience: 3+ years of related experience
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly
● US citizenship required

● Level II 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
● Role requirements:

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, DNS, SSL/TLS, and web security practices.
• Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with monitoring tools and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

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.