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GDITSenior Nlyte DCIM Systems Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph
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Salary$140k – $190k
LocationUSA VA Chantilly
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentIT Infrastructure and Operations
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
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8+ years of related experience
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s), Degree, or equivalent experience
Information Systems Technology skills
Nlyte (Data Center Infrastructure Management Platform) experience
Recovery Planning skills
System Engineering support for Nlyte expansion
Maintenance support of sensor network and iPDU
Network IP address management
Support maintaining Nlyte accreditation
Track, create and delete Nlyte user accounts and permissions
Cloud storage management and backup/restore management
Cloud system performance management
Manage Active Directory and other core IT services
Monitor systems performance and troubleshoot complex issues
Perform maintenance such as patch management, updates and backups
Plan and execute systems upgrades and hardware/software installations
Implement and maintain security measures
Conduct security audits and assessments
Develop, manage and test backup and recovery procedures
Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans
Participate in disaster recovery drills and business continuity planning
Provide support to end users and other IT staff
Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes
Create reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics
Coordinate with other IT teams
Provide recommendations for system improvements
Ability to perform additional duties as assigned
May assist in the development of IT policies and procedures
May coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionals
May serve as a team or task lead
May manage project timelines, budgets and resources
Works independently under limited supervision
US Citizenship required
Skills
Nlyte
Active Directory
cloud storage
backup/restore
security patches
disaster recovery
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Type of Requisition:
About the role
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Information Systems Technology, Nlyte (Inactive), Recovery Planning
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
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Oversee the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers including physical and virtual environments.
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Provide System Engineering support for Nlyte (Data Center Infrastructure Management Platform) expansion
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Provide maintenance support of sensor (temperature and humidity) network and iPDU (Power Distribution Unit) reporting into Nlyte
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Provide network IP address management
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Provide support to maintaining Nlyte accreditation
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Track, create and delete Nlyte user accounts and permissions
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Provide cloud storage management and backup/restore management
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Provide cloud system performance management
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Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
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Manage the Active Directory, and other core IT services.
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Monitor systems performance and troubleshoots complex issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
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Perform maintenance such as patch management, updates and backups.
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Plan and execute systems upgrades and hardware/software installations.
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Ensure systems are updated with latest security patches and software updates.
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Implements and maintains security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.
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Conduct security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements.
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Develop, manage and test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and high availability.
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Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for critical systems and services.
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Participate in disaster recover drills and business continuity planning.
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Provide support to end users and other IT staff by resolving complex hardware, software and system related issues.
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Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes.
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Create reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics.
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Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services.
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Provide recommendations for system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices.
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
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May assist in the development of IT policies and procedures.
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May coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionals.
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May serve as a team or task lead.
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May manage project timelines, budgets and resources
Supervision Received:
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Works independently under limited supervision
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Sr Principal must have:
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Education: Technical Training, Certification(s), Degree, or equivalent experience
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Experience: 8+ years of related experience
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Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT
About the company
the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
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Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
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