System administrator

This is an unpaid fellowship through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program. The fellow selected for this role will not receive compensation or benefits from GDIT and will not be an employee, agent or contractor of GDIT but rather will remain an employee of the DoW and will receive compensation and benefits through the DoW.

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Posses:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

• Computer Backups
• IT Policies
• System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Through the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program, GDIT offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain hands-on training and professional experience as a System Administrator Fellow, supporting mission-critical IT infrastructure and operations within a secure enterprise environment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska.

Transform your technical knowledge into operational impact as a System Administrator Fellow with GDIT. In this Fellowship, you will gain exposure to enterprise systems administration, security-focused operations, infrastructure monitoring, and operational support activities within a dynamic government environment.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a System Administrator Fellow, you will learn how enterprise systems are administered, monitored, secured, and maintained to support customer operations. Working alongside experienced Systems Administrators and IT professionals, you will gain practical experience supporting user and group administration, system security, monitoring and analysis activities, incident management processes, and infrastructure operations. You will be exposed to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies, IT Service Management (ITSM) practices, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, systems monitoring platforms, security compliance activities, and operational documentation standards used within secure environments.

This Fellowship provides meaningful exposure to real-world IT infrastructure operations, cybersecurity support functions, troubleshooting processes, and enterprise service delivery practices. Fellows will develop technical, analytical, and professional skills through mentorship, hands-on learning opportunities, collaboration with technical teams, and participation in mission-focused operational activities.

HOW A SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR FELLOW WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Gain hands-on experience supporting the functionality and efficiency of enterprise servers operating across multiple operating systems.
• Participate in day-to-day systems and network operations activities under the guidance of experienced administrators.
• Learn how COTS and GOTS technologies are utilized to monitor, assess, and support system security and operational performance.
• Assist with resource monitoring and analysis activities used to validate system performance and operational readiness.
• Participate in monitoring enterprise infrastructure using approved monitoring, analysis, and reporting tools.
• Support daily, weekly, monthly, and annual Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities and associated checklist execution.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Gain exposure to enterprise SIEM capabilities, event monitoring, alert management, and operational reporting processes.
• Observe and participate in technical troubleshooting activities involving systems, networks, and infrastructure components.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives including security compliance activities, vulnerability management, and STIG-related processes.
• Participate in incident management activities utilizing ITSM principles for ticket categorization, prioritization, escalation, and resolution tracking.
• Collaborate with technical teams supporting system security, enterprise availability, and service-level objectives.
• Gain exposure to security incident response processes and operational coordination activities.
• Develop familiarity with vendor engagement processes used to support issue resolution and infrastructure maintenance.
• Learn how enterprise IT environments maintain operational continuity through proactive monitoring, documentation, and performance management.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:

Technical training, industry certification(s), or degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field. Additional technical coursework or military training in IT operations or systems administration is beneficial.

Experience:

3+ years of military experience supporting information technology, systems administration, network operations, cybersecurity, or related mission environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Foundational knowledge of systems administration, IT infrastructure, and enterprise operations.
• Understanding of computer backup processes, system security concepts, and IT policy compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within technical teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality work standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Network Operations Center (NOC) or Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
• Experience working with hardware vendors during incident resolution activities.
• Exposure to STIG compliance, patching, and security hardening activities.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Experience supporting enterprise IT systems and infrastructure environments.
• Understanding of systems monitoring, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and incident management processes.
• Ability to document technical procedures, operational activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, compliance practices, and enterprise security operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
• Commitment to maintaining system security, service availability, and operational excellence.

Certifications:

Security+ CE required to satisfy DoD 8140 requirements and IAT Level II eligibility. Additional role-specific certifications may be required based on assignment.

Role Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• On-site attendance at customer site in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska.
• Fellowship duration aligned with DoW SkillBridge requirements.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

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DoW SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Can participate within the last 6 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAP/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoW SkillBridge Program prior to start of the fellowship.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA AK Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson

Additional Work Locations:

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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