Systems Administrator

About the role

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. You will support our intelligence customer at Langley AFB, VA, providing Tier 1‑3 support for Windows workstations and Windows/Linux servers, web servers, network‑attached storage, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer desktop and server systems connected to LAN/WAN, including account monitoring, security, OS installation, and related functions.
• Provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Install and configure PC and server hardware, network connections, and deploy operating systems and applications using PowerShell, PDQ, or MECM (SCCM).
• Troubleshoot and maintain hardware, software, communications infrastructure, and resolve issues involving COTS/GOTS products.
• Maintain and configure network components, implement OS enhancements, and ensure system reliability and performance.
• Perform software installations, upgrades, and patch management in accordance with policies, procedures, licensing, and SLAs.
• Create and follow procedures to manage multiple linked databases, ensuring security, data integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.
• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of data center or end‑user equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance windows.
• Develop, administer, and test backup and recovery plans.
• Ensure systems comply with STIG guidelines, review ACAS scans, and work with ISSOs to mitigate findings.
• Maintain operational, configuration, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and document clear work and resolution notes in the ticketing system.
• Verify system availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Provide on‑call support and respond to after‑hours calls as needed.
• Travel 0‑20% to local sites and other locations with similar architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education/experience combination.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly) and ability to obtain System Administrator accounts within 90 days of hire.
• Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows system administration, and/or storage administration.
• Experience with trouble‑ticket reporting and tracking systems such as Service+.
• Ability to provide on‑call support and travel 10‑25%.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Physical ability to lift/move/carry equipment up to 65 pounds.

Desired Skills

• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain.
• Ability to create and modify scripts on Windows and Linux (PowerShell, etc.).
• Knowledge of customer processes, production systems, and the imagery production chain.
• Proficiency with Windows desktop OS, Windows Server, PowerShell, Red Hat, SQL.
• General knowledge of database administration, network administration, and network configuration management.
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent customer support and communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment, both independently and as a team member.

Benefits

GDIT offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based employees, including multiple medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, flexible work weeks, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty), short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death insurance, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident coverage. The Total Rewards package is regularly reviewed for competitiveness.

Pay

Salary range: $97,968 – $118,450 (final compensation based on experience, location, and contractual requirements).

Schedule

• 40 scheduled weekly hours.
• Travel requirement: 10‑25%.
• On‑site work at Langley AFB, VA (telecommuting not offered).