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Site Lead and Systems Administrator Senior
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About this role
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications: Skills: IT Troubleshooting, Security Compliance, Team Management Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as a Site Lead and Systems Administrator Senior 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 differentiators. As a Site Lead and Systems Administrator Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a dedicated professional joining our team to maintain and support Windows servers, ensuring their security, availability, and performance, while also leading local IT operations and a small team at a designated site. This role involves regular patching, troubleshooting, collaborating with other IT teams to implement infrastructure solutions, and serving as the primary IT point of contact for the site, all while aligning with command requirements.
HOW A SITE LEAD AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Site Leadership & Coordination: • Serve as the primary IT point of contact and site lead, overseeing local IT operations and ensuring seamless service delivery for the designated site.
• Lead and mentor a small team of IT professionals at the site, assigning tasks, fostering skill development, and promoting a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Act as the key liaison between local site management, end-users, and central IT teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions and communicating IT initiatives effectively.
• Manage local IT assets, inventory, and resources, ensuring optimal utilization and adherence to organizational standards and budget.
Systems Administration & Support: • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within Windows Server 2019/2022 Operating Systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of critical services.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including patching, remediation, and system upgrades, to maintain system integrity, security posture, and operational efficiency.
• Manage certificate lifecycle management processes for web servers and secure communication channels, ensuring continuous operational security and compliance.
• Build, deploy, and maintain server applications and proprietary software, providing critical support for site-specific operations and user needs.
Collaboration & Project Management: • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to design, implement, and optimize infrastructure solutions that meet site-specific and broader organizational requirements.
• Lead and manage site-specific IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Interface with third-party vendors for troubleshooting, support, and procurement of IT services and equipment, ensuring effective vendor management.
Security & Compliance: • Ensure strict compliance with all security policies, regulations, and best practices at the site level, conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation and prepare detailed process guides for site-specific configurations, procedures, and operational workflows.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
• Track, prioritize, and escalate site-specific IT problems to appropriate levels, driving efficient resolution and minimizing operational impact.
• Produce management reports and informational packets on site IT health, project status, operational metrics, and team performance to support continuous process improvements and informed decision-making.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: • Applicable DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification
• Required Experience: min 3+ years of related experience. Prefer 5 years of experience.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Required Skills and Abilities: • Experience in systems administration and infrastructure management.
• Understanding of Certificate Lifecycle Management.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive documentation for systems administration tasks.
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.
• Experience working in cross-functional IT teams and projects.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• Location: On 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
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The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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%
T elecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA TN Arnold AFB
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
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