Restore System Administrator - TS/SCI w/Poly

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Location
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Backup and Recovery (Software)

Business Continuity

Computer Backups

Disaster Recovery (DR)

REQ#: RQ218072
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description
Restore System AdministratorTransform technology into opportunity as a Restore System Administrator with GDIT. In this enterprise IT role, you’ll help connect, protect, and enhance the systems that matter most to our customers. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a key role in improving how agencies operate.At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Restore System Administrator, you help ensure today is secure and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Administrator Advisor joining our team.

Key Responsibilities

Data Restore & Backup Operations
  • Restore files, user profiles, and mailboxes using backup applications such as NetBackup, Avamar, and Commvault.
  • Work in a Data Center environment to handle tape movement and management to support data restores.
  • Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
Disaster Recovery & Continuity
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services.
  • Participate in disaster recovery drills and business continuity planning.
Customer Support & File Management
  • Assist customers with file management, profile standards, and email organization.
  • Apply knowledge of profile and permission structures to support user access and security.
  • Manage ticket resolution in alignment with SLAs, ensuring timely and effective issue handling.
Documentation, Reporting & Collaboration
  • 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 seamless delivery of IT services.
  • Provide recommendations for system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices.
Work Schedule
  • Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bring your technical expertise and passion for innovation to GDIT. The Restore System Administrator role requires:
  • Education:
    • Technical training, relevant certification(s), or degree.
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years of related IT/system administration experience.
  • Technical & Professional Skills:
    • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Quick learner with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
    • Ability to work effectively and independently.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer interaction and documentation.
    • Solid technical support skills for complex hardware, software, and system issues.
  • Clearance & Certifications:
    • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
    • Must be 8570 compliant with a Security+ certification.
  • Other Requirements:
    • U.S. citizenship required.
    • Work shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
    • Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

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

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $138,000. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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