Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations:

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise Backups, System Administration, VMware

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System e Xtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Net App storage administrator for a single-site environment, responsible for installation, configuration, optimization, and daily operational maintenance of all Net App systems.
• Manage and maintain Net App ONTAP clusters, aggregates, volumes, and LUNs to ensure availability, integrity, and consistent performance.
• Lead site-level backup and recovery operations using Dell Power Protect Data Manager (PPDM), ensuring data protection and rapid restoration capabilities.
• Conduct capacity planning, performance analysis, and proactive maintenance to sustain optimal system health and storage utilization.
• Administer and support Microsoft infrastructure services, including Active Directory (AD), DNS, Group Policy (GPOs), and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MCM) for patching, configuration, and compliance management.
• Maintain and support Windows Server 2019+, Windows 11, and RHEL 8+ systems in alignment with established enterprise and DoD guidelines.
• Apply DoW STIGs and implement security updates and hardening policies to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Integrate and support VMware v Sphere environments, ensuring proper connectivity and performance between compute and storage resources.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for storage, server, and backup-related issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation, including configuration baselines, maintenance logs, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate and execute scheduled patches, firmware updates, and upgrades in collaboration with network and cybersecurity teams.
• Participate in change management, incident response, and maintenance window activities to maintain secure and stable operations.
• Offer subject matter expertise and technical support to local IT personnel and end users as needed.
• Perform after-hours or weekend maintenance when required to support mission readiness.
• Partner with vendors to ensure effective IT hardware lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues (third-line support), independently diagnosing and resolving advanced problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT systems and storage administration & engineering.
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Active DoW 8570-compliant certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent (required).
• Ability to obtain or maintain ITIL V4 Foundation certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Proven hands-on experience administering Net App ONTAP storage systems, including performance tuning and capacity management.
• Practical experience managing backups and restores using Dell Power Protect Data Manager (PPDM) or equivalent enterprise backup solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MCM), Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy (GPOs) for system configuration and patch management.
• Experience administering and maintaining Windows Server 2019+, Windows 11, and RHEL 8+ systems within enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with VMware v Sphere integration and storage support operations.
• Skilled in applying DoW STIGs, performing vulnerability remediation, and hardening systems to meet compliance standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware VCAP, VCDX
• Windows Server 2019 MCSA or higher
• PowerShell experience

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The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $115,000. 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.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

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. 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 50 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.

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