Systems Technician_TS/SCI with Polygraph - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Chantilly
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ194248
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Systems Administration
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Communication, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting
Certifications:
CompTIA Security+ CE Certification - CompTIA
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Technician 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 Technician you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Technician joining our team to support, manage, and be responsible for all the tasks listed below to successfully complete assigned technical projects.
- Provide installation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of information systems applications and related peripheral hardware.
- Windows Hardware support - Troubleshoot and diagnose internal inquiries and work requests as they relate to maintenance of personal computers and related systems.
- Install, and upgrade computers, printers, scanners, phones and other critical hardware.
- Provides troubleshooting, support, diagnose, isolate, and resolve system service failures to meet program resolution timelines (Critical, Essential and Support)
- Reseat cards, reboot hardware, replace hardware components, and replace cabling
- Re-image or reload software to approved baseline standard, run diagnostics to repair storage disc or corrupted files
- Customer service oriented with ability to explain technical terms in a user-friendly way, and work with our customers to properly diagnose system issues and recommend solutions
- Provide situational awareness to operations: technicians on incident troubleshooting actions, coordination, and resolution status
- Communicate incident ticket: change request updates with managers, team members, service providers, customers, and stakeholders
- Update incident: change documentation, configuration management database (CMDB), knowledge articles, training resources and other documentation
- Conduct back-end device configuration, manage security settings, and protocols
- Participate in the administration of multiple critical network systems.
- Must be able to track project studies, plans, action items, etc.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
- Must be willing to work an occasional closing shift from 1000 to 1800 hours as required.
- Participates in special projects as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or AA/AS Degree, or the equivalent combination.
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of related experience
- Understanding of desktop computers, thin clients, servers, VoIP phones, video conferencing, cabling standards, installation, systems administration, testing equipment, and ITIL best practices
- Must possess appropriate and current DoD Information Assurance (IA) Certification to be considered for employment: CompTIA Security+ CE is the minimum certification
- As part of your function on the program, you will be granted privileged user access. Privileged Users are subject to greater scrutiny as a direct result of the significant responsibilities placed upon them. Please be aware that because of these critical duties, you will be subject to additional IT system monitoring, and supervisory evaluation to ensure continuous adherence to Privileged User processes and procedures. Privileged Users are subject to a zero-tolerance policy for security violations.
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Location: 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.
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $33.30 - $43.13. 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 VA Chantilly
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Chantilly, VA

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.
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