F-35 Systems Administrator | Active Secret clearance

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoW's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• As a Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our F-35 Lightning II Program:
• Support the installation, configuration and maintenance of workstations and servers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, Zero Trust awareness, continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence.
• Manage the Active Directory, Print Servers, MS Intune, and other core IT services.
• Monitor systems performance and troubleshoots issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Perform maintenance such as patch management, firmware and software updates, STIGs, and backups.
• Plan and execute systems upgrades and hardware/software installations.
• Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in disaster recover drills and business continuity planning.
• Provide support to end users and other IT staff by resolving hardware, software and system related issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes.
• Create reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• May assist in the development of Operation & Maintenance Manuals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Systems Administrator must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance 
• Required Experience:
• 1+ years of experience in a client-server environment.
• 1+ years of concurrent experience in server systems administration and analysis.
• Knowledge of physical and virtual Window Servers, Active Directory, MS Entra ID, MS Teams, MS Intune, Server Certificates, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with enterprise servers, workstations, mobile devices, and printers.
• Familiarity with ITIL or similar IT service frameworks.
• Required Certifications: Intermediate level industry certification from one of the following: Microsoft AZ 104, CompTIA, or relevant technology.  CompTIA Security+ CE required.
• DoD Manual 8140.03 Work Role: (451) System Administrator – Basic
• Education: BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related IT discipline. Allowable substitution: 6 years of additional related experience without a degree or 1 years of additional related experience with an AA/AS degree. 
• Work Location: Onsite at one of our CONUS F-35 work locations.
• US Citizenship Required 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.