What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator Principal position at General Dynamics?
Type of Requisition:
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:
Backup and Recovery (Software), GitLab, Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Security Policies
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR PRINCIPAL
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Systems Administrator Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to our nation's important missions.
Manage Physical and Virtual environments and CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with security professionals, software developers, and Government customers
Produce cutting edge software products in a secure and flexible environment
Utilize Gitlab, Ansible Playbooks, Corporate Enterprise security appliances, VMware, Netbackup, RHEL, etc.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Principal must have:
Education: Certified CWIP IAT1 (CISSP, Sec , etc.)
Experience: 5 years of related experience
Technical skills: Fluent in various Linux OS, Security policies and processes
Security clearance required: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
ship required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
#IntelligenceEngineered
#MD_2026Alumni
The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction
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.
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 50 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.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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:
Backup and Recovery (Software), GitLab, Red Hat Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Security Policies
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR PRINCIPAL
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Systems Administrator Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to our nation's important missions.
Manage Physical and Virtual environments and CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with security professionals, software developers, and Government customers
Produce cutting edge software products in a secure and flexible environment
Utilize Gitlab, Ansible Playbooks, Corporate Enterprise security appliances, VMware, Netbackup, RHEL, etc.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Principal must have:
Education: Certified CWIP IAT1 (CISSP, Sec , etc.)
Experience: 5 years of related experience
Technical skills: Fluent in various Linux OS, Security policies and processes
Security clearance required: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
ship required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
#IntelligenceEngineered
#MD_2026Alumni
The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction
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.
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 50 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.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Salary : $144,500 - $195,500