General Dynamics Information Technology Hiring for Sr. VMWare and Symantec Vertias Cluster Administrator at Fairfax, Virginia Full Time

Req ID: RQ164182

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Job Family: Systems Administration

Skills:

Computer Systems,Enterprise IT,Security Compliance

Certifications:

AWS Cloud Practitioner – AWS, Comptia Secuity Plus – CompTIA

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Sr. VMWare and Symantec Vertias Cluster Administrator 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 play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Sr. VMWare and Symantec Vertias Cluster Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

The scope of the IT GEMS contract includes a full range of information technology (IT) services which include necessary hardware, software, and ancillary, components to support enterprise-level programs and environments. Support service areas include program management support, policy, procedures, and operations support, IT core services support, security compliance, customer and client services support, transformational IT support, and application migration support.

HOW A Sr. VMWare and Symantec Vertias Cluster Administrator WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Supports C.5.3.5 Support Cluster Management.

• Lead Cluster Management in planning, implementing, and maintaining cluster environments across VMWare, Symantec Veritas, and other clustering types to ensure reliability and fault tolerance.

• Oversees the installation and uninstallation of cluster software and configurations.

• Creates and maintains SOPs, TTPs, and KBAs for cluster operations, documenting step-by-step processes, best practices, and troubleshooting guides and checklists for cluster management.

• Applies software patches, hot fixes, and service packs to keep cluster software up to date and secure.

• Coordinates with the Change Manager to plan and execute software upgrades with minimal disruption to operations.

• Collaborates with the Incident and Problem Management team to analyze incidents and problems related to cluster performance, availability, and functionality and conducts root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and contribute to problem resolution activities.

• Collaborates with the Capacity and Availability Management team to ensure clusters are adequately sized and optimized for current and future workloads.

• Implements robust monitoring solutions and configures alerts to proactively detect and address potential issues before they impact operations.

• Ensures all cluster configurations, software installations, and maintenance activities adhere to relevant security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., RMF).

• Provides on-call support and rapid response in case of critical cluster incidents or emergencies.

• Continuously monitors the cluster environments and provides recommendations for enhancement and optimization as part of our CSI2 program.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Security Clearance Level: Secret

• 5-8 years of experience, BA/BS degree or equivalent years of experience

• Required Certification: IAT II, CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent

• Location: REMOTE

• US Citizenship Required

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

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.