System Administrator

Falls Church, Virginia

We are GDIT. We stay at the forefront of innovation to solve complex technical challenges.

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you'll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate. Our work depends on a Windows System Administrator joining our team to support the Guard Enterprise Cyber Operations Support (GECOS) program in Falls Church, VA.

This is an IT Service Management contract in support of the operation, modernization, expansion, and further evolution of the ARNG's global Information Technology (IT) services including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management services. The GECOS program supports the ARNG enterprise IT infrastructure, its Wide Area Network (WAN), authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, application hosting, and associated services. GECOS uses ITIL best practices framework as the basis for IT Service Management (ITSM) model.

To be successful in this position you need to be collaborative and willing to work within a team. While you will need to be a self-starter completing tasks on your own, working together is critical in this role. You will be interfacing with the client and senior staff. Therefore, you should be articulate in your communications because your opinion matters. You will need to explain technical intricacies in a way that is easily understood.

HOW A WINDOWS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Provide Desktop Support or both NIPR and SIPR endpoints in the RCC-ARNG NOC/SOC

Support Workstation and Server Imaging utilizing SCCM / MECM / InTune

Responsible for applying Microsoft Windows workstation and server patches, hotfixes, and STIGs.

Responsible for applying 3-Party Application patches, hotfixes, and STIGs.

Updates and maintains user workstation baseline configuration and administration of operating systems utilizing MECM.

Manages and administer MECM client health, including the process of getting clients healthy.

Troubleshoots system hardware and software issues.

Develops training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.

Develops implementation plans for software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.

Performs In Place Upgrades as needed for servers and laptops.

Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.

Conducts advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.

Assist asset manager quarterly inventory or program workstations / peripherals and with RMA of bad hardware.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education/Equivalent Training Required:

High school diploma or higher. Preferred - Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Required Experience:

4+ years of overall demonstrated experience as a Windows Workstation / Server Administrator utilizing SCCM / MECM / InTune

Required Technical Skills Requirements:

IT experience supporting large enterprise Windows workstation / server environment.

Experience working with and/or utilizing SCCM/MECM/InTune for imaging and patching.

Experience with PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks.

Experience with the installation, configuration, and administration of Windows systems.

Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for process improvement.

Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve.

Strong organizational, collaborative, written, verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various audiences to include senior military and government leadership.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Willingness to continuously learn and stay abreast of the latest security trends and technologies and adapt to changes in requirement and new project.

Must be able to present your ideas clearly through briefings, meetings, and interaction with leadership of different skill sets.

Must be able to provide training sessions as required.

Must be able to engage with stakeholders to ensure tasks are progressing and meeting timelines.

Strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member.

Ability to assimilate information rapidly, motivated to self-study new requirements.

Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.

Ability to work under time constraints.

Adapt to changes in requirements and new projects.

May manage or serve as a team lead.

Actively participate in all meetings such as, but not limited to weekly staff meetings, weekly training, etc.

Analytically inclined with attention to detail and accuracy and consistent follow-through to assure problems are resolved.

Analyzes and recommends alternative solutions to meet customer needs.

Builds credibility and trust with customers and team members.

Identifies areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction.

Supports the team process and participates on cross-functional teams.

Responsible for handling after-hours on call support.

Certification Requirements:

Must possess at interview the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II compliance, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.

Will need to obtain an additional certification within six months of hire, to include one of the CSSP sections certifications (e.g., CEH, CCNA Security, CND, etc.). Candidate may have further discussions with the program's Enterprise Operation Manager for more details.

When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employee will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.

Maintain and upgrade certifications.

Security Clearance Level Requirements:

Must have a minimum of an active Secret clearance at time of interview and candidate must maintain active clearance.

Location:

Falls Church, Virginia

Hours and days TBD upon hire.

Three (3) days onsite with up to two (2) days telework. Onboarding/transition in period requires on-site support up to 60 days. GECOS work schedules are subject to change on direction by mission requirements from GDIT or USG leadership.

Travel:

Up to 10%. Travel may include attending conferences up to two times annually and site visits as needed.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

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

#GDITARMY #GECOS

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience

4 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification

Security+, CE - CompTIA-Security+ CE

Travel Required

Less than 10%

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Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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.

View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.