General Dynamics Corporation
Lead Windows Systems Administrator
General Dynamics Corporation, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Responsibilities
Lead Windows Systems Administrator role with senior leadership responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of 5+ system administrators, prioritizing day‑to‑day operations and task scheduling.
Design, operate, and maintain Windows infrastructure, including servers, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications.
Configure and manage domains, Active Directory, Group Policies, and access controls.
Drive automation through scripting for consistent provisioning, configuration management, and compliance.
Oversee patch management, testing, and deployment to maintain a secure, stable environment.
Analyze incident issues, identify root causes, implement fixes, and document closures.
Track and manage incident queues, ensuring timely responses and identifying recurring trends requiring deeper engineering solutions.
Integrate and support COTS and GOTS applications on the Windows platform to meet evolving user needs.
Collaborate with network engineers, security teams, and application owners to deliver robust environments.
Qualifications Leadership Experience:
Proven ability to lead a team of 5+ administrators for 10+ years.
Technical Expertise:
Advanced knowledge of Windows workstation and server administration.
Expertise with Citrix, AD, GPO:
Hands‑on experience with Citrix StoreFront, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
Server Roles:
Skilled in file, web, application, and domain controller roles.
Virtualization:
Virtualized environments (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.).
Networking:
Strong understanding of fundamentals and collaboration with network teams.
Enterprise Applications:
Deploying, monitoring, patching, and supporting enterprise applications.
Data Storage:
Experience with storage solutions.
Security & Compliance:
History of working closely with security teams to accredit systems for operational readiness.
Additional Skills (Preferred):
Linux OS knowledge, Tanium experience.
Education & Experience
M.S. degree with 9+ years of experience, OR B.S. degree with 12+ years of experience, OR Relevant certification with 9+ years of experience, OR No degree with 15+ years of experience.
Salary Range Likely salary range: $200,367 - $271,085. Compensation will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements.
Location & Work Options Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Travel Required:
None
Benefits Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k), paid time off, and various insurance options. Full flex work weeks and paid leave are available to support work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Lead and manage a team of 5+ system administrators, prioritizing day‑to‑day operations and task scheduling.
Design, operate, and maintain Windows infrastructure, including servers, virtual desktops, and enterprise applications.
Configure and manage domains, Active Directory, Group Policies, and access controls.
Drive automation through scripting for consistent provisioning, configuration management, and compliance.
Oversee patch management, testing, and deployment to maintain a secure, stable environment.
Analyze incident issues, identify root causes, implement fixes, and document closures.
Track and manage incident queues, ensuring timely responses and identifying recurring trends requiring deeper engineering solutions.
Integrate and support COTS and GOTS applications on the Windows platform to meet evolving user needs.
Collaborate with network engineers, security teams, and application owners to deliver robust environments.
Qualifications Leadership Experience:
Proven ability to lead a team of 5+ administrators for 10+ years.
Technical Expertise:
Advanced knowledge of Windows workstation and server administration.
Expertise with Citrix, AD, GPO:
Hands‑on experience with Citrix StoreFront, Active Directory, and Group Policy management.
Server Roles:
Skilled in file, web, application, and domain controller roles.
Virtualization:
Virtualized environments (VMWare, Nutanix, etc.).
Networking:
Strong understanding of fundamentals and collaboration with network teams.
Enterprise Applications:
Deploying, monitoring, patching, and supporting enterprise applications.
Data Storage:
Experience with storage solutions.
Security & Compliance:
History of working closely with security teams to accredit systems for operational readiness.
Additional Skills (Preferred):
Linux OS knowledge, Tanium experience.
Education & Experience
M.S. degree with 9+ years of experience, OR B.S. degree with 12+ years of experience, OR Relevant certification with 9+ years of experience, OR No degree with 15+ years of experience.
Salary Range Likely salary range: $200,367 - $271,085. Compensation will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements.
Location & Work Options Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Travel Required:
None
Benefits Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k), paid time off, and various insurance options. Full flex work weeks and paid leave are available to support work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI280965547
GDIT supports and secures some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country.
#J-18808-Ljbffr