IT Systems Event Manager

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Please note: The is a Panama schedule - 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an IT Systems Event Manager , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM Joint Cyberspace Communications Center (JCCC). You will play a crucial role in monitoring and managing events (detectable or discernible) which are significant to the management of the IT Infrastructure or the delivery of IT services that occur within USCENTCOM Enterprise.

• This Event Management provides 24x7x365 monitoring, management and status reporting of USCENTCOM-managed networks and services.

• Serves as a single point of contact for communications and information gathering for all network service issues and outages, provides pertinent information on critical updates, maintains detailed reports, and keeps key stakeholders informed.

• Operate a server maintenance program that provides systems administration, operations and maintenance, and support for all USCENTCOM networks (U.S., allied, and coalition, and of several classification levels), to include servers (physical and virtual), Storage Area Networks (SAN), software applications, firmware, and network security.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Senior must have:

• Certification(s): 8570 IAT-2 (Security +CE)

• Experience: 3+ years of IT systems support experience

• Technical skills:

  • Experience troubleshooting servers (physical and virtual), Storage Area Networks (SAN), software applications, firmware, network security, Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) and SolarWinds.

  • Identifies network and service outages, escalates issues to appropriate agencies (to include Core Services, Network Infrastructure, Executive/VIP Communications Teams, Integration Lab, Cyber Operations, Cross-domain Solutions, Security Cooperation Offices/US Embassies, and Foreign Military Sales Field Service Representatives), and facilitates the resolution of outages and issues.

  • Utilizes various network monitoring tools such SolarWinds, SCOM, NAGIOS, and Dynatrace to monitor network health

  • Submits and manages incident tickets in ServiceNow (Information Technology Service Management ticketing system)

  • Prepares and delivers reports, email notifications, and briefs using various tools and applications, such as MS Office Suite, Advana, and SharePoint.

  • Coordinates and leads restoration of services across the enterprise and different technical disciplines.

  • Collaborates with subject matter experts and technicians to develop strategies for preventive maintenance, changes to monitoring posture, and changes to event management response procedures.

  • Monitors server-based change actions for effects to the network and system performance.

  • Executes Standard, Normal, and Emergency Changes (service interruptions) notification procedures listed in the Forward Schedule of Change SharePoint portal.

  • Manages digital wall displays with various Monitoring tools and network presentations

  • Manages Data Center Expert for temperature monitoring

  • Performs troubleshooting, change, rollbacks or fix actions accordingly.

  • Researches and resolves user issues through direct contact with customers by telephone and walk-in support.

  • Monitors Exchange system servers for proper functions, to include Outlook Web access for offsite personnel.

  • Actively monitors and assures the availability of Virtual Desktop Interfaces so end users can log on to the network with no issues or delays.

• Desired Qualifications and Certifications:

  • ITIL Foundation certification preferred or experience with ServiceNow

  • Working knowledge with NAGIOS and Dynatrace

  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities

  • Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal

  • Previous experience at USCENTCOM or the CENTCOM AOR a plus

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

  • Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Exam

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Project, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Security clearance level: TS/SCI

• US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required