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System Administrator Senior - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA CO Ft Carson
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ188529

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:
Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Host Based Security System (HBSS), Implementing Policies, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Systems Administrator Senior

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a System Administrator at the Fort Carson Colorado Mission Training Complex. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a System Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a System Administrator joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army!

HOW THE ARMY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • As the subject matter expert in Army and DOD standards, the System Administrator is involved in building, maintaining and configuring all Risk Management Framework Servers (RMF) at the Fort Carson MTC.
  • The System Administrator works with both the Army unit and the MTC technical staff with updating standalone systems, call manager and ASTi.
  • At the Fort Carson MTC, you will review STIGs and Best Business Practices (BBPs) to ensure all servers meet the required Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). You will resolve unique challenges every week!
  • You will interface with the Army's continually improving and troubleshooting MCIS and other related system software issues. Provides IT Technical Support for the MTC, its functional training teams and training units
  • Your knowledge and expertise in managing MCIS and other related systems with IAVAs and updates will assist in securing the MTC servers. Enabling large and medium scale exercises at the Battalion, Brigade, and Division level, improving Army combat readiness and mission command proficiency.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: Completed a BS or BA degree, Information Technology or related field.
  • Required Experience: Background of at least three (3) year' experience as a System Administrator can be substituted for the lack of a degree.
  • Required Certifications: You possess DoD Approved Baseline Certification as IAT Level II in accordance with DOD 8570.01-M. (CCNA Security, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CND, CySA+, etc.).
  • Required Technical Skills:
    • Must have eight years of computer experience working independently
    • At least five years' experience in analysis and design of business applications for complex, large-scale or mid-tier computer systems, or LAN-based systems.
    • Develop and implement security policies, rules, and signatures for HBSS to protect endpoint systems from threats.
    • Ensure HBSS deployment and operations comply with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs).
  • Security Clearance Level: Must possess an active SECRET clearance
  • Required Skills and Abilities:
    • General knowledge on complex application problems involving all phases of systems administration.
    • Solid communication and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
    • Ability to multi-task and consistently meet multiple deadlines.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Preferred Skills:
    • Strong Linux Skills (Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, RHEL, Satellite, scripting, ansible playbooks)
    • Experience maintaining systems within a DoD Risk management Framework (RMF) accredited environment
    • SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.)
    • RedHat Enterprise Linux experience
    • VMware/MS Hypervisor/RedHat VM Manager virtualization of desktops, applications and servers experience.
    • PowerShell or other scripting experience
  • Location: On-site at Fort Carson, Colorado Mission Training Complex

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
  • Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work
  • 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $83,429 - $92,293. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA CO Ft Carson

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 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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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Fort Carson, CO

General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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