Systems Monitoring Lead

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Monitoring Lead 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 Monitoring Lead , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the administration, configuration, and management of monitoring and alerting tools across USCENTCOM’s IT infrastructure. This role ensures the continuous availability and performance of systems by proactively identifying issues, coordinating remediation efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain service quality in accordance with CITS and USCENTCOM standards

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions such as SolarWinds, Dynatrace, Nagios, Splunk, Riverbed, or similar tools.
• Configure monitoring alerts, thresholds, and dashboards to provide real-time system health visibility.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot system and network performance issues.
• Collaborate with server, storage, network, and security teams to resolve incidents and improve infrastructure reliability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for monitoring procedures and configurations.
• Provide regular reports and briefings on system status and incidents to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support integration of monitoring tools with other IT management systems.
• Assist in capacity planning and performance tuning based on monitoring data.
• Participate in after-hours support and USCENTCOM exercise activities as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification.
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Required Skills:
  • Experience administering enterprise monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Splunk, etc.).
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Familiarity with network protocols and infrastructure components.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Desired Skills:
  • Certifications related to monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk Certified Admin, SolarWinds Certified Professional) preferred.
  • Experience with scripting or automation to enhance monitoring workflows.
  • Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements and compliance standards.
  • Prior experience supporting federal or military contracts.
• Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI clearance
• US citizenship required
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Provide oversight and assist in the deployment of new monitoring tools and upgrades.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to monitoring and alerting processes.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD security and operational policies related to monitoring activities.

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, 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.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + 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