Job Information
General Dynamics Information Technology Systems Administrator in Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180), Germany
Req ID: RQ178513
Type of Requisition: Expatriate
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Job Family: Systems Administration
Skills:
Computer Systems,Information Technology (IT),Network Administration
Certifications:
Security+ - CompTIA
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT has an exciting opportunity to participate in the SAG-U as a member of our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s (USAREUR-AF) mission. We are seeking a System Administrator (Shift) to support 24/7/365 operations in Wiesbaden, Germany.
This position is part of a shift work schedule which includes coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays.
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining an enterprise Microsoft Windows environment, including sustaining Active Directory, Exchange, Windows Certificate Authority, DNS, and other applications. The Systems Administrator will also be tasked with the scheduling and conducting of weekly, monthly, or quarterly preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS). The Administrator will provide status and reporting while working with Tier III engineers. Qualified candidates must demonstrate an understanding of various technologies and applications consistent with a virtualized server environment (Windows and Linux).
HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Troubleshoots system hardware and software issues.
Coordinate PMCS activities, streamlining preventative strategies in conjunction with service providers.
Performs basic software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions.
Administer a mixed environment of Windows and Linux servers and workstations, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP)
Provide routine technical support in the management of software, hardware, and application configurations.
Ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
Understand the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support the management of Security Controls in systems within our environment.
Enforce compliance with DoD STIGs across servers, services, and applications, ensuring robust security postures.
Requires shift work, weekend, and holiday coverage as required by mission demands.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Security Clearance Required: A DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Education: BA/BS or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military/government systems administration experience preferred.
Required Experience: 3+ years of experience.
Certification: DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification
Skills: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced team setting. Occasionally required physical activity for equipment troubleshooting. Required Technical Skills: Successful candidates should also have a fundamental knowledge of networking. Must be able to obtain a German Technical Expertise Status Accreditation (TESA)
German TESA eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced industry certifications such as MCTS Server Administrator, MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent.
Robust understanding of networking principles and fundamentals.
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 $76,500 - $103,500. 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.
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. 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.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.