Junior Systems Administrator

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$70,658–$93,150 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $82k
$56k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $124,650–$190,687 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $82k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

General Dynamics currently has 444 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 377 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Junior Systems Administrator

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The Jr. Systems Administrator role at GDIT in Springfield, VA involves maintaining and supporting Unix/Windows workstations and servers for an Intelligence customer. This position requires daily tasks such as system administration, software installation, troubleshooting, and implementing security measures according to STIG guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience with operating systems like Windows, Red Hat, Solaris, and possess skills in scripting languages and database management. They must also be able to provide Tier 2/3 support and handle after-hour calls while maintaining system availability and security. A TS/SCI clearance is mandatory, along with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph within 90 days of hire. Experience in imagery intelligence is preferred but not required.

Skills

Unix Windows Solaris Red_Hat Sybase Informix SQL CI/CD STIG Security+ HBSS Retina Terraform Docker Kubernetes Python Bash PowerShell Git LDAP

What you'll do

  • Maintain and configure Unix/Windows workstations and servers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for IT systems.
  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, including escalation communication.
  • Install and maintain operating system updates and application software.
  • Develop and follow procedures to manage multiple linked databases securely.
  • Ensure compliance with STIG guidelines using security tools like Retina and HBSS.

What we're looking for

  • US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for CI Polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 2+ years of relevant IT experience or equivalent
  • Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II within 90 days of hire
  • Experience in UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration
  • Ability to provide Tier 2/3 support and on-call after-hour calls
  • Knowledge of trouble reporting and tracking systems like Security+
  • Skills in database, network, and configuration management

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