Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Field Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Technology (IT) Systems, Routing and Switching, Technical Projects

Certifications:

Security+, CE - Sec+ CE - CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior IT 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. Our work depends on a Senior IT Technician to support the Military Sealift Command (MSC) contract in Chesapeake, VA.

HOW OUR SENIOR IT TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Responsible for directing technical work on projects.

Leads rollouts of router and switch upgrades for the MSC fleet.

Performs a variety of analyses and prepares documentation.

Prepares and makes briefings and presentations.

Works independently and installs, operates, maintains, configures, troubleshoots, and repairs IT systems devices, circuits, cables, components, software, and end-user devices, components, and connectivity. 

Assists in the development and management of project plans to include the review of task performance and work products for correctness, for adherence to design concepts and user requirements, and for progress IAW schedules. 

Coordinates with the Contractor's project manager and Government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.

Current MSC systems include:

Afloat Classified Global Operating System Version 2 and 3 (ACG-V2 and ACG v3)

Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM)

Next Generation Wideband (NGW)

Shipboard Management Information System – Unclassified (SMIS-U)

Shipboard Management Information System – Classified (SMIS-C)

Afloat Release 2 (AR2)

PC to PC Transfer System (PPTS)

Common PC Operating Environment (COMPOSE)

Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)

Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIX)

Global Command and Control System – Maritime (GCCS-M)

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)

Host Based Security System (HBSS)

Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP)

Ship’s Security Alert System (SSAS)

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

Security Clearance Level: Secret clearance (Interim Secret acceptable)

Required Experience: 7 years of progressive IT experience including at least 5 projects in technical areas. At least one project must have occurred within the past 3 years.

Experience leading teams.

Required Certifications: Security + CE certification; certification in current MSC operating systems. CCNA Certification {or obtain within 6 months of start date).

Education: High School diploma

Required Technical Skills: experience with Windows systems administration, software and hardware troubleshooting and end-user support. Windows OS training.

Travel Requirement: 20 - 25%

Location: Onsite in Chesapeake, VA

US Citizenship Required

WHAT WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired)

Experience with MSC Systems

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

#tidewaterIT

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $33.03 - $44.69. 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:

25-50%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chesapeake

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.