Junior System Administrator Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

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:

Storage Services, Unix System Administration, Windows System Administration

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Jr. Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Jr. Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Jr. Systems Administrator joining our team to Support our intelligence customer in Suitland, MD.

HOW A JR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Maintains an organization's computer systems' workflows and is responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, As a Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support for trouble calls, and provide TIER 1, 2/3 support of Windows workstations and windows/RHEL servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.

*** SHIFT HOURS: 6am-2pm Sunday - Thursday***

Job Duties:

Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration related functions.

Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems

Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Provide Tier 1 , Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution

Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.

Provide Installation of PC hardware, Server hardware, and network connections

Install/load operating system and application software using PowerShell, PDQ, or SCCM software deployment tools

Isolate and resolve hardware / software / network issues involving the applications, the operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination therefore

Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures, licensing, and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS products

Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.

Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment

Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers

Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans

Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines and security patches by reviewing ACAS scans and working with ISSO's to mitigate findings

Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools

Document and track all support work with ticketing management service: ServicePlus

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire
• TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
• RHEL, Windows, and/or Storage administration
• Experience working with trouble ticket reporting and tracking systems such as ServicePlus
• Ability to respond to after hour calls "provide on-call support" based upon contract requirements.
• Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.
• Ability to complete shift work with schedule flexibility with prior notice to support a 24hour / 365day operations site
• Strong documentation skills, experience work with MS office products especially Excel, Outlook, and word.
• Strong customer support skills providing support to end users
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• All work is conducted on Customer site.
  Physical Requirements:
  The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 65 pounds)
  Desired Skills:
  Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus
  Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines in Windows, Linux
  Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus
  Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  Ability to function as a team member and independently
  Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Desktop OS, Powershell, Red Hat, and Imagery Production Chain.
  General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess network configuration management skills.
  Must have a valid US passport
  Location: On Customer Site
  US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $121,900. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Suitland

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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