General Dynamics - IT
Systems Administrator Expert - Backup and Configuration
General Dynamics - IT, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Systems Administrator Expert - Backup and Configuration. Transform technology into opportunity with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and contribute to improving how agencies operate. This role supports the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. This position requires a Systems Administrator Expert to evolve and maintain network infrastructure and ensure backup and configuration excellence. Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and support the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure including managing servers, ensuring system availability, and implementing solutions to improve performance and security, with expertise in backup configuration and monitoring. Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and restore strategies across Windows, Linux, virtualized environments, and cloud. Monitor daily backup operations and perform regular restores to validate data integrity and recovery procedures. Manage backup tools and technologies such as Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, Rubrik, or similar. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot highly complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability. Perform data restores for users and departments with adherence to service levels and compliance requirements. Troubleshoot, report, and resolve backup-related incidents and failures. Ensure backup systems align with data retention, compliance, and disaster recovery policies. Maintain backup documentation, logs, schedules, and audit trails. Participate in disaster recovery testing and planning activities. Optimize backup strategies to reduce storage costs and improve performance. Provide technical knowledge and analysis of backup applications and environments, contributing to high-level design, integration, documentation and implementation advice for complex problems. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide appropriate solutions. Perform maintenance such as patch management, updates, and backups. Plan and execute system upgrades and hardware/software installations. Ensure systems are updated with the latest security patches and software updates. Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Develop, manage and test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. What you’ll need to succeed
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree (substitutions will be based on additional years of experience) 15+ years of related experience Experience in System Administration, IT Systems and Infrastructure, IT Maintenance, Backup and Disaster Recovery, IT System Monitoring, Technical Documentation Preferred experience
Commvault experience Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required Possess Q or TS level clearance (or their equivalency) with the ability to obtain a Q level clearance Must be eligible to obtain and maintain such clearance as a condition of employment Subject to random drug screening Required Skills and Abilities
Written and oral communication; organization, problem solving, teamwork Location
On-site in Washington, DC Alternate site Germantown, MD GDIT is your place
401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays Salary and Benefits
The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation. Salary will be set based on experience, location and contractual requirements and could fall outside this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company delivering technology and mission services to major U.S. government agencies across defense and intelligence communities. We operate in over 50 countries worldwide with capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Our goal is to create a safer, smarter world through deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Systems Administrator Expert - Backup and Configuration. Transform technology into opportunity with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and contribute to improving how agencies operate. This role supports the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. This position requires a Systems Administrator Expert to evolve and maintain network infrastructure and ensure backup and configuration excellence. Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and support the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure including managing servers, ensuring system availability, and implementing solutions to improve performance and security, with expertise in backup configuration and monitoring. Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and restore strategies across Windows, Linux, virtualized environments, and cloud. Monitor daily backup operations and perform regular restores to validate data integrity and recovery procedures. Manage backup tools and technologies such as Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, Rubrik, or similar. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot highly complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability. Perform data restores for users and departments with adherence to service levels and compliance requirements. Troubleshoot, report, and resolve backup-related incidents and failures. Ensure backup systems align with data retention, compliance, and disaster recovery policies. Maintain backup documentation, logs, schedules, and audit trails. Participate in disaster recovery testing and planning activities. Optimize backup strategies to reduce storage costs and improve performance. Provide technical knowledge and analysis of backup applications and environments, contributing to high-level design, integration, documentation and implementation advice for complex problems. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide appropriate solutions. Perform maintenance such as patch management, updates, and backups. Plan and execute system upgrades and hardware/software installations. Ensure systems are updated with the latest security patches and software updates. Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities. Develop, manage and test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. What you’ll need to succeed
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree (substitutions will be based on additional years of experience) 15+ years of related experience Experience in System Administration, IT Systems and Infrastructure, IT Maintenance, Backup and Disaster Recovery, IT System Monitoring, Technical Documentation Preferred experience
Commvault experience Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required Possess Q or TS level clearance (or their equivalency) with the ability to obtain a Q level clearance Must be eligible to obtain and maintain such clearance as a condition of employment Subject to random drug screening Required Skills and Abilities
Written and oral communication; organization, problem solving, teamwork Location
On-site in Washington, DC Alternate site Germantown, MD GDIT is your place
401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays Salary and Benefits
The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation. Salary will be set based on experience, location and contractual requirements and could fall outside this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company delivering technology and mission services to major U.S. government agencies across defense and intelligence communities. We operate in over 50 countries worldwide with capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Our goal is to create a safer, smarter world through deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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