Cloud Systems Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Computing, Information Technology (IT) Systems, System Administration

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cloud 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 Cloud Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Cloud Systems Administrator joining our MSP (Managed Service Provider) team in support of server and user operations for nearly 30 programs and two hundred virtual systems (Windows and Linux.) These operations include but are not limited to: Compliance Management, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, User Management, and routine Operation and Maintenance activities.

HOW A CLOUD SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Applies security patches and compliance fixes to IT systems
• Hardens Operating Systems to the required standard (CIS, DoD)
• Performs application installs and upgrades
• Decommissions cloud resources (storage volumes, load balancers, databases, servers, etc)
• Reviews vulnerability scans before patching and validates successful patch activities
• Reviews compliance scans and identifies deviations from security policy
• Follows defined standard operating procedures while providing technical support in the management of IT systems and configurations
• Troubleshoots virtual systems, software issues, network connectivity
• Provisions and maintains user accounts
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Performs all work in accordance with a Change Management system
• Monitors multiple ticket queues and responds to requests received via email or direct escalation
• Coordinates with other IT teams and customers
• Maintains a dashboard or similar tool to track work
• Responds to afterhours on-call events

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a similar field or equivalent combination of technical training, certifications (listed below)
• 1+ years of system administration and cloud technologies/platforms experience
• Proficiency with implementing DOD STIGs and CIS (Center for Internet Security) standards via manual and automated means
• One or more cloud provider certifications: Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud Digital Leader, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner [foundation level or higher]
• Experience maintaining server operating systems (Linux, Windows, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux)
• Experience with Active Directory, and related concepts (User account management, LDAP, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Certificate services, etc)
• Working knowledge of network technologies
• Understanding of security principles and best practices
• Excellent communication, customer service skills and time management skills
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities with guidance from leadership and senior staff
• Must be flexible with schedule and able to work after-hours and weekends to meet customer maintenance windows within a 24 x 7 environment

Location: Remote

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional cloud provider certifications (example: AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate, AWS Solutions Architect - Associate, or equivalent cloud provider)
• Additional OS vendor certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, CompTIA, Microsoft, Red Hat)
• Scripting experience (bash, Powershell)
• Familiarity with AWS Systems Manager (Patch Manager)
• TLS protocol and certificate management
• SSO and MFA knowledge and implementation experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance
• Louisiana residency

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

The likely salary range for this position is $56,680 - $74,750. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans