This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$120,000–$180,704
— the shaded band above.
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versus about
$150k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
1231 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$122,476–$150,385
across 1056 roles with salary data.
Systems Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to manage enterprise information technology systems. The role involves performing senior-level administration of Active Directory, including the manual creation and management of security groups. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing folder-level permissions within File Explorer, specifically setting and modifying read, write, and modify access controls while troubleshooting and restoring inheritance configurations. The candidate will also structure folders to meet organizational requirements and collaborate with internal business teams and developers to translate technical needs into actionable plans. Required skills include expertise in Active Directory, Enterprise IT systems, and core utility and security applications. This role supports critical government infrastructure by ensuring secure system configurations, managing software policies, and maintaining high-performing operating systems across various platforms including databases, storage technologies, and hardware components.
What does a Systems Administrator earn?
Median $113350 from 38 postings across 6 companies.
Manage Active Directory by manually creating and managing security groups.
Apply folder-level permissions within File Explorer to control read, write, and modify access.
Troubleshoot and restore broken inheritance and complex access control configurations.
Structure folders within File Explorer to meet specific organizational access requirements.
Resolve complex technical issues independently across various operating systems, databases, and hardware.
Translate business requirements into actionable technical needs for internal teams and developers.
Manage system configurations in accordance with established security policies and software management procedures.
What we're looking for
Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/certifications).
5+ years of related experience.
Senior-level expertise in Active Directory administration and File Explorer permissions management is required.
Experience working with Enterprise Information Technology systems, including core utility and security applications (preferred).
Background working across multiple systems such as operating systems, email platforms, databases, storage technologies, and hardware support (preferred).
Windows
Active Directory
ThinkLogical
Backup and Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Patch Management
KVM
Information Assurance
CompTIA Security+
IT Infrastructure
System Configuration
System Administration
ITIL
CompTIA Security+
VoIP
Video Conferencing
Server Hardware
Configuration Management
CMDB
Change Management
IMACD
Technical Support
Cabling Standards
Network Administration
Routers
Switches
Firewalls
LAN
WAN
VPN
Network Engineering
System Backup and Recovery
Data Communication Networks
Telecommunications