Enterprise Monitoring Systems Administrator

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MDColorado Springs, COWashington, DCMacDill AFB, FLSpringfield, VA
Salary
$147,292–$199,278 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Enterprise Monitoring Systems Administrator

The Enterprise Monitoring Systems Administrator joins the CIS team to ensure continuous visibility, stability, and security for mission-critical systems across multiple enterprise networks. This role involves managing and optimizing monitoring infrastructure, including log aggregation, event management, telemetry collection, and performance dashboards. The administrator will implement secure configuration baselines, perform system hardening, execute patch management, and resolve complex Tier 3 troubleshooting issues related to data latency or ingestion failures. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Windows and Linux systems administration, as well as experience with tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, Elastic/ELK, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Nagios, or Zabbix. The position focuses on maintaining the security posture of monitoring platforms while ensuring infrastructure reliability. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and demonstrate expertise in vulnerability remediation and automated deployment technologies.

What you'll do

  • Administer and optimize enterprise monitoring systems including log aggregation, event management, and performance dashboards.
  • Monitor the health, availability, and utilization of data pipelines and monitoring platforms.
  • Implement secure configuration baselines and STIG-aligned controls across all monitoring components.
  • Execute automated patching and security updates for monitoring tools and host systems.
  • Review vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation actions with system owners.
  • Configure alerting policies, performance thresholds, and data collection profiles for infrastructure and networks.
  • Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting for complex issues like ingestion failures and alert anomalies.
  • Maintain technical documentation of configurations, patch schedules, and procedures for audit readiness.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.
  • US citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience.
  • Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g., Security+ CE).
  • 10+ years of related experience.
  • Hands-on experience administering enterprise monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, Splunk, Elastic/ELK, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Nagios, or Zabbix.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, performance tuning, log management, and secure configuration practices.
  • Experience performing patch management, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and compliance reporting across enterprise systems.

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