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Job Title: Network/Systems Administrator III
Company Name: General Dynamics IT
Location: Arlington, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 05/01/2026
Expire Date: 05/31/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Network/Systems Administrator III

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network/System Administrator III with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT youll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network/Systems Administrator III, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

HOW A NETWORK/SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR III WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Able to perform self-sustaining and work with little to no oversight

  • Lead IT ops team on day to day management and operations of Networks and implement capabilities vetted through Cybersecurity, ISSE and higher headquarters to maintain JSIG/RMF Authority to Operate and maintain Continuous Monitoring tools and processes

  • Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metric

  • Assist during security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliances

  • Assist during security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiency

  • Assist with Creation of operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes
    (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists

  • Manage and operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports

  • Execute cybersecurity operations procedures for day to day network management, operations and maintenance

  • Monitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk

  • Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes

  • Work as part of a security incident response team as needed

  • Assist ISSM/ISSO/ISSE with the Integration/Development new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification
    levels

  • Advanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration,
    Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, , Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office

  • Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris) , video teleconferencing/VOIP,
    Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security

Other Requirements:
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware

  • Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high performance team environment

  • Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies

  • Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration.

  • Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, and, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to A&A

  • Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2, PL3, and PL4 network environments/systems

  • Working knowledge of WSUS and/or YUM patch deployment methodologies

  • Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration

  • Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework and how to apply it to network/information system environments

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs


WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:Required Experience:
  • 5+ years related experience

  • 2+ years Special Access Program (SAP) experience required

Education:
  • Bachelors degree in a related area OR Associates degree in a related area + 2 years experience OR equivalent experience (Desired)

Certifications:
  • IAT Level 3 - within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance Level:

  • TS/SCI

  • Must be able to obtain - TS/SCI with CI polygraph

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

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