Senior System Administrator

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Alexandria - 4800 Mark Center Dr (VAC163)

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ173755

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Systems, Monitor System Performance, Systems Software

Certifications:

CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA, CompTIA - Server+ - CompTIA

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to help maintain an enterprise level product suite by supporting our FMTS contract in Alexandria, VA. This position requires the employee to report full-time, onsite.

HOW A SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Monitor system performance on an ERP (PeopleSoft HCM) application to ensure that all systems are running optimally on multiple servers and environments. Use performance metrics to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Responsible for identifying and resolving system issues, software bugs, and network connectivity problems.

Create and manage user accounts and access permissions for various systems and applications.

Ensure that all systems are secure by implementing security policies, monitoring for potential security breaches, and responding to security incidents.

Manage the configuration and operation of on-premises and cloud-based including provisioning and configuring cloud services, monitoring performance, and ensuring security.

Research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly.

Document all system configurations, procedures, and policies to ensure that the application is maintained and managed effectively.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business requirements and objectives for ERP projects.

Understanding of custom reports using system software.

Perform system back up, disaster recovery and ensure system uptime/availability.

Provide training to end-users on ERP system functionality, best practices, and new features.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

Security Clearance:

o Possess a current DoD SECRET clearance

o Maintains T5 Security Background Investigation, in order to obtain IT Level I access.

Certifications:

o CompTIA Security+ CE

o CompTIA Server+

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 7+ years of System Administrator experience

Technical Skills:

o Demonstrated Systems Administration experience with Windows Server Administration

o Maintain Windows servers, per DoD compliance, to include: Cyber Hardening, Cyber Compliance, Patch Management, Configuration Management, and Release Management

o Cloud experience

Skills & Abilities:

o General knowledge of ERP applications and how they work for functional areas.

o Ability to speak both business process and technical process based on the audience that you are addressing, supporting, or working with.

o Demonstrated ability to work with Program Manager and team members to discover, document, design and implement business processes in an ERP application platform.

o Basic Project Management skills that demonstrate your ability to build, manage and execute upon a plan - both in terms of self-management as well as working with a team.

o Mainly sedentary; in an office environment

o May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.

Location: Alexandria, VA. Willing to travel occasionally as needed (up to 10%).

Work Schedule: 9am-5pm EST. Occasional nights/weekends, when required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - DESIRED:

Technical Skills:

o PeopleSoft experience

o WebLogic experience

o VMware experience

Skills & Abilities:

o Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals.

o Demonstrated experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations..

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.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Alexandria

Additional Work Locations:

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.