Windows System Administrator and Help Desk Technician
Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related discipline is required or equivalent experience.

Clearance Requirements:

Interim Secret security clearance is required at time of hire; while we are able to sponsor a clearance, the candidate cannot begin on the program until he or she has at least an Interim Secret security clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Windows System Administrator and Help Desk Technician. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Your primary responsibility will be first-tier technical support on multiple networks & systems, including support via phone, e-mail, and in-person at our customer facility. You will also participate in system administration of Windows desktops and servers-this position is ideal for someone with the drive to become a full-fledged Windows system administrator or looking to grow his or her Windows administration skills.

Securing our systems against external and internal threats remains a top priority for our nation's security, and you will work closely with our sysadmin team and ISSO to perform system hardening (including deployment of patches and group policies), virus & vulnerability scanning, and may be called upon to participate in agency data-calls and other coordination with government stakeholders to ensure the information security of our networks and systems.

The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems and client technologies are functioning as efficiently as possible. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Windows Systems Administrator and Help Desk Technician will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide information system solutions and technical support to General Dynamics Mission Systems and our clients. Your primary responsibility will be first-tier technical support on multiple networks & systems, including support via phone, e-mail, and in-person at our customer facility. Additional duties include system administration of Windows 7 and 10 desktop and server systems (performing backups, imaging & deploying new machines, application installation & maintenance, management and deployment of group policies & other Windows domain administration tasks, etc.).

Additional Responsibilities

Securing our systems against external and internal threats remains a top priority for our nation's security, and you will work closely with our system administrators and ISSO to perform system hardening (including deployment of patches and group policies), virus & vulnerability scanning, and may be called upon to participate in agency data-calls and other coordination with government stakeholders to ensure the information security of our networks and systems.

Preferred Experience

* Experience with any of the following tools: Nessus, DataProtector, Foundstone, DBProtect, AppDetective, or Splunk
* Experience with Windows desktop and server administration, to include Active Directory administration
* Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Microsoft Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMWare, Oracle relational databases, PKI, Encryption, TCP/IP networks, Access control models, network and security monitoring tools, and Cross Domain Solutions
* Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 13,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran