Systems Administrator, Desktop Application Packaging

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MDColorado Springs, COWashington, DCMacDill AFB, FLSpringfield, VA
Salary
$72,877–$98,599 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $146k
This role $86k
$61k most similar roles pay here $187k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $116,129–$175,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $86k versus about $146k 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 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator, Desktop Application Packaging

Systems Administrator, Desktop Application Packaging-TS/SCI w/Poly joins the CIO Infrastructure Services team to ensure the stability, security, and performance of enterprise desktop applications across a globally distributed environment. The role involves packaging, testing, and deploying software using MECM, Intune, and automated task sequences while managing application versioning, update cycles, and end-of-life planning. You will standardize operating system builds, manage configuration baselines, and troubleshoot complex deployment issues involving dependencies and network elements across physical and virtualized clients. Key technical requirements include proficiency with Windows Desktop OS, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, Batch scripting, AppV, and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. The position focuses on maintaining secure, compliant deployments for mission-critical systems by integrating firmware updates and implementing security patches to resolve vulnerabilities across various distributed networks.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $114700 from 35 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Package, test, and deploy enterprise desktop applications using MECM, Intune, and automated task sequences.
  • Standardize desktop operating system builds including configurations, baselines, drivers, and imaging processes.
  • Manage application versioning, update cycles, end-of-life planning, and controlled rollouts across multiple networks.
  • Troubleshoot complex deployment issues involving dependencies, profiles, permissions, and network elements.
  • Support both virtualized and physical client environments to ensure consistent delivery of approved applications.
  • Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and submission packages for accreditation.
  • Integrate drivers, firmware, and hardware components into automated deployment workflows.
  • Implement security patches and monitor systems for configuration compliance to support remediation efforts.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 8 to 10 years of relevant IT experience.
  • Must meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements, such as Security+ CE.
  • Experience must include administering enterprise desktop applications, client services, or endpoint management platforms.
  • Proficiency required in Windows Desktop OS, MDT, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, Batch scripting, AppV, and MECM.
  • Must have experience with application deployment, configuration baselines, software lifecycle, and security patching.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.

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