Senior Systems Administrator

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$114,750–$155,250 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $156k
This role $135k
$106k most similar roles pay here $196k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $125,021–$187,392 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $156k 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.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Administrator

As a Systems Administrator Sr, you will join a mission-critical team to support the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on a comprehensive motion imagery software suite. You will manage computer systems' workflows, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues while ensuring data integrity through regular backups and audits. Your daily responsibilities involve developing technical solutions for network management, creating training materials for end users, and implementing plans for software upgrades. You will also support analysts performing Full Motion Video TCPED and other exploitation phases. The role requires proficiency in Splunk or Elastic Stack for dashboard creation and monitoring. To succeed, you must possess skills in computer systems, networks, and IT tech support while utilizing engineering principles to manage infrastructure within the intelligence community's motion imagery and full motion video programs.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $114700 from 35 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot complex network issues, hardware, and software systems.
  • Develop advanced technical solutions for managing networks, configurations, and system architectures.
  • Create implementation plans for software installations and operating system upgrades.
  • Monitor and tune systems to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.
  • Manage system backups and database archive operations to ensure data recoverability.
  • Conduct hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
  • Create dashboards and monitor analytics using Splunk or Elastic Stack.
  • Support analysts performing Full Motion Video (FMV) processing and exploitation tasks.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • 3+ years of related experience in computer systems, end users, IT tech support, and networks.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent 7 years of job-related experience.
  • Proficiency in applying advanced technologies, engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
  • Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues and project topics effectively to diverse audiences.
  • US Citizenship.

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