Senior System Administrator (MSO)

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Livermore, CA
Salary
$111,155–$150,385 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $128,390–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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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 439 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 366 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior System Administrator (MSO)

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The Senior System Administrator (MSO) role at GDIT in Livermore, CA, involves providing critical 24/7 operational support to end customers and users worldwide. This mission-critical position requires monitoring IT systems using tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark, triaging hardware and software issues, and serving as the first responder for all site problems. The MSO must have a solid foundation in Information Technology and experience with network administration and support, ideally including Linux and Windows system administration. Key responsibilities include maintaining IT infrastructure, interfacing with users and mission directors, and ensuring real-time detection and resolution of problems. This role demands on-site presence due to its classified nature and requires TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 compliance.

Skills

SolarWinds Splunk Wireshark Linux Windows BMC Remedy DoD 8570 CI/CD SNMP Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Terraform

What you'll do

  • Monitor IT systems and networks using specialized software tools.
  • Triage hardware, software, and environmental faults to resolve issues quickly.
  • Serve as the first responder for all site issues in a multi-location enterprise.
  • Utilize SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark to monitor internal and external infrastructure.
  • Provide real-time support and situational awareness to users during critical missions.
  • Perform daily, weekly, monthly functional checks on systems and capabilities.
  • Maintain documentation and update SOP/TTP for system operations and incidents.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of IT/network administration and support experience.
  • TS/SCI or DoE Q Clearance required.
  • Proficient in monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, WireShark.
  • Working knowledge of critical physical infrastructure (HVAC, Power, UPS).
  • DoD 8570 compliant certifications necessary.
  • Experience with Linux and Windows system administration preferred.
  • Must be able to work on-site in a demanding 24/7 environment.

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