System Administrator II

About the role

GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program. GDIT delivers individual sustainment through collective Mission Command training, Leadership Training / Development, Warfighter Functions (WFF) training, First Person Simulations (Gaming), and constructive simulations supported training from Squad through Echelon Above Brigade (EAB).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical team or task leader
• Provide technical support to individual training and small, medium and large collective training events / exercises in accordance with the established MTC training program
• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of systems
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and backups
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
• Deploy, configure and troubleshoot network devices (to include cables) for exercises, training events and/or special projects
• Configure and optimize systems to meet operational requirements
• Integrate various components and systems in an LVC environment
• Collaborate with other branches to ensure system compatibility and interoperability
• Implement and manage security policies and configurations
• Maintain documentation for system configurations and changes
• Implement and manage security policies and configurations
• Provide input to staff involved in writing and updating technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials
• Prepare reports on analyses, findings, and project progress, and present results to management and/or customer personnel
• Serve as a customer interface to resolve problems and ensure requirements are met on a timely basis
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced system administrators
• Follow DoD Directives and Instructions 8140, 8570-01-M, Army regulations AR 25-2, NIST Special Publications 800-53, 800-39
• Participate in special projects as required

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience; Military and MTC experience preferred
• Technical expertise in systems and related technologies
• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security practices
• Experienced in configuring and maintaining networking hardware/software systems to include routers, switches and firewalls
• Understanding of database management systems (DBMS) and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Superb communication skills; strong ability to advise and educate leadership through non-technical terms on systems
• Ability to document and report on technical issues and solutions
• Ability to resolve complex technical issues
• IAT-II baseline certification IAW former DoDD 8570.01-M: Security+ CE
• Secret clearance required to start

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training

Skills

• Information Technology (IT) Systems
• IT Policies
• Technical Issues

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $76,565 – $92,000. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg