F-35 Systems Administrator | Active Secret clearance at General Dynamics in Arlington, VA

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Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Active Directory Administration, Client-Server, IT Troubleshooting, Windows Server Support, Windows System Administration Certifications: None Experience: 1 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoW's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Administrator , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our F-35 Lightning II Program: Support the installation, configuration and maintenance of workstations and servers. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions. Foster a culture of accountability, Zero Trust awareness, continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence. Manage the Active Directory, Print Servers, MS Intune, and other core IT services. Monitor systems performance and troubleshoots issues to ensure high availability and reliability. Perform maintenance such as patch management, firmware and software updates, STIGs, and backups. Plan and execute systems upgrades and hardware/software installations. Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Conduct security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements. Participate in disaster recover drills and business continuity planning. Provide support to end users and other IT staff by resolving hardware, software and system related issues. Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes. Create reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics. Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services. Perform additional duties as assigned. May assist in the development of Operation & Maintenance Manuals. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Systems Administrator must have: Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance Required Experience: 1+ years of experience in a client-server environment. 1+ years of concurrent experience in server systems administration and analysis. Knowledge of physical and virtual Window Servers, Active Directory, MS Entra ID, MS Teams, MS Intune, Server Certificates, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs. Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience with enterprise servers, workstations, mobile devices, and printers. Familiarity with ITIL or similar IT service frameworks. Required Certifications: Intermediate level industry certification from one of the following: Microsoft AZ 104, CompTIA, or relevant technology. CompTIA Security+ CE required. DoD Manual 8140.03 Work Role: (451) System Administrator – Basic Education : BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related IT discipline. Allowable substitution: 6 years of additional related experience without a degree or 1 years of additional related experience with an AA/AS degree. Work Location: Onsite at one of our CONUS