Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
GDIT has an opportunity for a System Administrator supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa on our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services II (EMITS II) program in Wiesbaden, Germany. The EMITS II program is seeking a highly skilled and broadly experienced System Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize USAREUR-AF’s Mission Partner Network (MPN) IT infrastructure. This role requires a generalist capable of handling everything from routine hardware maintenance and user support to complex data integrations, on-premises Cloud operations and maintenance and enterprise software/services deployment, and strict security compliance in support of critical operations.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
System & Server Administration
* Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux/Unix server environments. Manage application installations and administration.
Data Integration & Federation
* Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines that consolidate disparate mission and enterprise data into centralized, accessible systems.
Security & Compliance
* Ensure systems comply with strict security standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, Risk Management Framework). Perform routine security audits, patch management, and system backups.
Cloud & Automation
* Assist in on-premises cloud deployments and write automated scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline routine administrative tasks.
Technical Support
* Act as Tier III escalation point for complex hardware and software troubleshooting. Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Required Experience :
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience).
* Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of broad IT experience acting as a System Administrator in enterprise or government environments.
* Certifications: Must hold a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security).
* Operating Systems: Proven expertise in both Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Enterprise Linux (Red Hat/Ubuntu).
Preferred Skills:
* Experience with administration of Windows Server and Linux Server systems
* Experience with automated deployment and configuration management tools (Ansible, SCCM).
* Familiarity with SAN/NAS storage architectures.
* Familiarity with virtualization systems such as VMware vSphere and containerization orchestration systems such as Kubernetes
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 ***remove if ineligible***
* Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
Work Requirements
Years of Experience
5 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ CE (CySA+) | CompTIA - CompTIA
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security | Cisco - Cisco
CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required