Systems Administrator Senior (App Dev) - TS/SCI Required

$81,600 - $110,400/Yr

General Dynamics - Augusta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Augusta, GA

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Systems Administrator Senior (App Dev) role at GDIT involves supporting the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) by planning, designing, and building system images with operating systems and key mission applications. This position requires a strong background in systems administration, particularly in virtual desktop integration, and involves managing and optimizing systems to ensure peak performance and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and build system images with operating systems and key mission applications.
• Update and patch Windows Gold/Master/SHB image.
• Test and provision systems with necessary drivers.
• Integrate applications with enterprise and organizational services and licensing.
• Install, provision, and manage license hosts to support floating/concurrent licensing with various applications.
• Identify and analyze system errors; work with users and vendors to resolve.
• Orchestrate patching, updates, and application deployment using organizational tools such as SCCM, MECM, and BigFix.
• Deploy and manage Elastic Sky X integrated (ESXi) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for virtual servers and desktops including vGPU profiles.
• Work closely with System Administrators, Information System Owner, and Information System Security Officer to integrate compliance agents, patches, and STIGs.
• Create, manage, and deploy desktop pools on VMware Horizon.
• Patch and upgrade Horizon View.
• Enhance and fine-tune performance on VDI desktop.
• Secure VDI desktop policies in Active Directory and DEM.
• Develop advanced technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.
• Develop training materials for end users on the proper use of hardware and software.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Lead efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Develop performance and security plans for computers that meet the needs of network users.
• Coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience in systems administration.
• Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Windows Server expertise.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI required.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment Certification required prior to support on contract.
• IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience or Master's with 10 years of experience.
• 6 years of IT experience with 1-2 years of hands-on experience administering a Virtual Desktop Integration.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and support.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of related hardware and software.
• Willingness to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid vacation and holidays