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Job DescriptionSystems Administrator Senior
Transform technology into opportunity as a 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 differentiator. As a Systems Administrator Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Administrator Senior joining our team and provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in the whole process lifecycle from technical research to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure through to application/product delivery. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners.
The successful candidate will be managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running Windows operating systems. They will manage a Windows domain, using Active Directory, Group Policy, Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator, Configuration Manager, PowerShell, Horizon/Omnissa and Delinea.
HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running Windows operating systems
Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems through approval and processing of patches
Interact with users and evaluates vendor products
Research and recommends hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery
Monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
May program in an administrative language
Leverage scripting and system automation tools
Oversees implementation of testing strategies and documentation of results
Provides advice and training to end-users
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice
Uses VMware to build and maintain virtual machines
Maintains systems documentation
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience
Minimum five (5) years of related systems engineering experience in systems administration and analysis
Location: On Customer Site
REQUIRED SKILLS
Active Directory
Group Policy
PowerShell
Windows Operating System
Configuration Manager
DESIRED SKILLS
Horizon VDI deployment
Omnissa (Formerly VMware)
Application packaging and deployment
Wyse thin client management
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