REQ#: RQ212627Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Pipeline Your Impact

Own your opportunity to manage the network that makes mission success possible. Make an impact by using your skills to deliver “One GDIT Network” for our clients.

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  team in support of server and user operations. These operations include but are not limited to: Compliance Management, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, User Management, and routine server Operation and Maintenance activities.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Cloud Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of customers. You will play a crucial role via the following:

Responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure.Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes.May assist in the development of IT policies and proceduresDevelops and maintains disaster recovery plans and participates in recovery drills and business continuity planning.Manages and tests backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.Hardens Operating Systems to the required cyber compliance standard (CIS, DISA, etc)Performs application installs and upgradesDecommissions cloud resources (storage volumes, load balancers, databases, servers, etc)Reviews vulnerability scans before patching and validates successful patch activitiesReviews compliance scans and identifies deviations from security policyFollows standard operating procedures while providing technical support in the management of IT systems and configurationsTroubleshoots virtual systems, software issues, and network connectivity.Manages Active Directory.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, instant message, or direct escalation.Coordinates with other IT teams and customers.Maintains a dashboard or similar tool to track work.Responds to after-hours on-call events.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cloud Systems Administrator must have:

● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree in related field required; Bachelor's degree nice to have

● Experience: 1+ years of systems administration and cloud technology/platform experience

● Required Skills:

Experience maintaining server operating systems (Linux/RHEL, Windows Server)Experience with Active Directory, and familiarity with related concepts (User account management, LDAP, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Certificate services, etc)Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Understanding of security principles and best practicesExcellent communication, customer service, and time management skillsMust be able to function in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities with guidance from leadership and senior staff

● Required Certification: At least one foundational or higher certification from a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google) is required

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or higher-or-Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or higher-or-Google Cloud Foundational Certification or higher

● Preferred Skills:

Additional cloud provider or vendor certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, CompTIA, Microsoft, Red Hat, etc)Familiarity with additional OSes and platforms (Ubuntu, VMWare)Advanced scripting capabilitiesExperience with security and monitoring applications and tools (Splunk, Qualys, ScienceLogic, Tenable, native cloud provider tools)Proficiency with NIST, DISA, and CIS control implementationSSO and MFA knowledge and implementation experienceWorking knowledge of network technologiesUnderstanding of security principles and best practicesFlexible schedule and the ability to work after-hours and weekends to meet customer maintenance windows within a 24x7 environmentAbility to obtain and maintain varying levels of security clearances

● Security Clearance Level: None required, but ability to obtain and maintain Secret or higher clearance is preferred

● Location: State of Louisiana

Candidates within LA who reside within 60 miles of our Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA will follow a hybrid work modelCandidates within LA who reside more than 60 miles from our office in Bossier City, LA will follow a remote work model

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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace