Systems Administrator
Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
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: Netapp
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
(RHEL), Windows Management Certifications: None Experience: 5 years
of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a 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 Systems
Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is
smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator
joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Norfolk,
VA. HOW A 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/Linux servers, including Web servers, network attached
storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing
requirements. 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 MECM (SCCM) software deployment
tools • Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems
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 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 or end user 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). Document providing clear working and
resolution notes to all tickets and issues worked in a support
ticket. • Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree and
5 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
• Must be able to obtain System Administrator Accounts and access
as required by customer within 90 days of hire • RHEL, Windows,
and/or Storage administration experience • Experience working with
trouble ticket reporting and tracking systems such as Service •
Ability to respond to after hour calls “provide on-call support" •
Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other
locations with similar architecture/footprint. • Strong
documentation skills, experience working with MS office products
especially Excel, Outlook, and Word. • Strong customer support and
communication skills providing support to end users. • Ability to
prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
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 on
Windows, and Linux systems • 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, Windows Server, Powershell, Red Hat, SQL, and
Imagery Production Chain • General knowledge of database
administration, network administration and possess network
configuration management skills. • Must maintain 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 ? 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. RoverGSS The likely salary range for this
position is $97,968 - $119,600. 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% T elecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA VA Norfolk 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. 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 50 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. Join our
Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and
events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals
with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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