Server/Compute Lead (Hybrid 1 Day / Week Onsite)

*****Please Note: This is a hybrid position with a required 1 day per week onsite in the customer's Bethesda, Rockville or Frederick, MD offices. However, during contract transition to GDIT, you will need to be onsite 2-3 days a week for the first few months to acclimate to the customer team / environment.*****

Transform technology into opportunity as a Server Lead 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 Server Lead joining our team to discover new ways to securely and expertly apply the latest technologies to our customers. Own your opportunity at GDIT and you’ll be a meaningful part of improving how agencies operate by supporting one of our federal customers with locations in Bethesda, Rockville, and Frederick.

HOW THE SERVER LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

In this role, a typical day will include leading the team in performing the following activities:

• Lead team of engineers: junior/mid/senior/master, conducting technical and people management

• Perform general server support, server resource modification and automation, performance and availability monitoring, and remote access services.

• Install new server hardware and software according to standard operating procedures

• Update hardware, operating systems, and software as needed to provide required functionality and security

• Support operational management and patch management

• Monitor systems and provide information and statistics relevant to system capacity limits on data storage, system utilization, etc.

• Perform scheduled maintenance activities on all components of relevant systems (many activities occur after normal business hours)

• Provide hardware and software configuration management (SCM) and change management services to the project

• Provide support co-location activities for customers

• Provide statistics of systems usage, systems outages, end user requests, etc. at meetings, planning sessions, and other interactions with customer

• Develop and document system disaster recovery tests, in accordance with customer policy, on a quarterly basis to ensure data integrity and availability

• Collects, analyzes, tracks, and reports program metrics.

• Mentors junior team members.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• BS/BA and 10+ years of IT work experience (or 4+ years in lieu of a degree) and demonstrated hands-on experience and/or training.

• 6+ years’ experience in server systems engineering and administration

• 3+ years in a technical leadership role

• ITIL certification is highly desired but will consider candidates with proven experience following the ITIL framework and processes. Candidates should be prepared to provide detailed experience and knowledge of ITSM practices throughout the lifecycle, from service management to change management, problem and incident management, asset management, continual service improvement and knowledge management.

• Experience managing cloud-based server resources.

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from your home office as well as onsite in the Rockville, Bethesda or Frederick, MD offices as needed.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentations.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate to agency and customer needs.

• At least 1 of the following certifications:

  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator ( LFCS )

  • Linux Foundation Certified Engineer ( LFCE )

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – Windows Server ( MCSA )

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert – Windows Server and/or Cloud ( MCSE )

  • VMware VCA (DCV and/or CMA tracks)

  • VMware VCP (DCV and/or CMA tracks

• Experience installing and supporting server devices: physical and virtual.

• Experience managing server environments with a minimum of 300 servers and / or 1000 virtual machines

• Experience troubleshooting server issues and diagnosing root cause of issue

• Experience with deployment of hosting systems, preferably those at co-location facilities

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Hybrid work schedule to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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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