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Systems Administrator III

General Atomics
General Atomics Salary
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Job Summary

General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA Intelligence) is looking for an experienced Cleared System Administrator with a Top Secret/SCI clearance to provide on-site support at our Chantilly, Virginia location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Install, maintain and repair a variety of personal computers, peripheral devices, servers and networking equipment.
  • Install and maintain software applications on various Linux and Windows-based operating systems.
  • Provide routine hardware and software support for users.
  • Provide user training.
  • Perform routine diagnosis on failed equipment and software applications. Perform repairs or coordinate repair work with other internal and external teams.
  • Maintain reports and logs, including equipment inventory.
  • Create and maintain user-facing technical documentation and reference materials on a variety of topics.
  • Monitor and respond to user support tickets.
  • Coordinate with developers for current and future software needs
  • Coordinate with ISSM.
  • Manage user accounts.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional systems administration experience in an information technology department. May substitute equivalent working experience in the field in lieu of education.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of current personal computer technologies including peripheral devices, workstations, laptops and servers.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Basic understanding of mail servers, Active Directory, network switches and related infrastructure. Working knowledge of DHCP, DNS and VLAN's.
  • Powershell and/or Bash scripting experience.
  • Basic understanding of security requirements and controls, including STIGs.
  • Security Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders with a wide range of technical skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills. Ability to diagnose and resolve routine technical issues, and investigate more complex issues as part of a team.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Ability to work extended hours occasionally to support off-hours support and maintenance tasks.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with Configuration Management tools (Puppet, SaltStack, Ansible)
  • Experience with CVE remediation (Nessus)
  • Experience with Firewall rules and policies (Fortinet, Palo Alto)
  • Experience with Virtualization (LXD, VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)

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