Windows Systems Administrator - TS/SCI w/Polygraph with Security Clearance

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Job description

REQ#: RQ179009 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Job Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Windows 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. HOW A WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Proactively maintain and develop all Windows infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service
Engineer systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs
Maintain best practices for managing systems and services across all environments
Perform fault-finding, analysis, and logging of information for reporting of performance exceptions
Proactively monitor system performance and capacity planning
Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes on servers and workstations
Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks
Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment
Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar relevant degree
Required Experience: 10+ years in Windows Systems Administration
Required Technical Skills:
Strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering and providing support to those systems
Microsoft operating systems including Windows Server 2016 or later
Active Directory (AD), specifically: Health of AD to include, but not limited to, AD Sites and Services/Replication; Group Policy Implementation to include registry changes; Permissions (security and/or file) related to user accounts, OUs and shares; DNS, DHCP; LDAP integration with non-Microsoft based applications
Experience maintaining and managing Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), specifically: Software package creation and distribution; Imaging Windows workstations and servers (virtual and physical); Patch management; Integration of Windows Defender with MECM
Strong knowledge of virtualization Windows workstations/servers hosted within VMware
Current experience in the Sponsor's classified and unclassified distributed work environment architectures and systems
Management of stand-alone Microsoft Certificate Authority
Immediate response may be required to restore or maintain system functionality (Tier 3 troubleshooting)
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Advantageous Certifications: MCSE
Other Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of and experience with security best practices and technologies, including patch management, hardening of Windows systems
Familiarity with PowerShell scripts to run/edit
Knowledge of customer enterprise services and customer specific compliance requirements
Management of MFA implementations
In-depth knowledge of VMWare and ESXi
Previous experience with storage devices including NetApp
Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas, concepts, and thoughts across multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience scripting system administration tasks in PowerShell
Familiarity with MSFT ADSI edit
Linux LDAP integration with AD
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Location: Herndon, VA, on customer site
US Citizenship Required 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 Work Requirements .cls-1 fill:none;stroke:;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree .cls-2 fill:none;stroke:;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:2px Certification MCSE - Microsoft Travel Required Less than 10% .cls-3 fill:none;stroke:;stroke-miterlimit:10 Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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.

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