Senior Systems Administrator

Transform technology into opportunity as a Sr. Systems Administrator 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 Senior Systems Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Sr. Systems Administrator joining our team to maintain an enterprise level product suite.

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 Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Required Experience: 7+ years of System Administrator Experience
• Required Skills & Abilities:
  • General knowledge of ERP applications and how they work for functional areas.
  • Ability to speak both business process and technical process based on the audience that you are addressing, supporting, or working with.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with Program Manager and team members to discover, document, design and implement business processes in an ERP application platform.
  • 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.

• Required Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated Systems Administration experience with Windows Server Administration
  • Cloud experience
• Desired Technical Skills:
  • PeopleSoft experience
  • WebLogic
  • VMware
• Required Security Clearance Level:
  • Maintains T5 Security Background Investigation, in order to obtain IT Level I access.
  • Possess DOD SECRET Security Clearance
• Required Certifications: CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+
• Location: Alexandria, VA
• Willing to travel occasionally as needed (up to 10%)
• Mainly sedentary; in an office environment
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.
• Occassional nights/weekends when required.

Preferred Skills:

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

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
7 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification
CompTIA – Server+ – CompTIA

CompTIA – Security+ – CompTIA

Travel Required
10-25%

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

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.

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.