IT Platform Systems Team Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: IT Platform Systems Team Lead

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 17097496

Description: About the Position:

The Platform Systems Team Lead's role is to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT platforms, with a specific focus on VMWare, Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory management. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge. The lead will ensure enterprise platform provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain capacity plans and long-term strategic goals for server systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.
• Implement automation that will maximize the team's time and reduce errors.
• Actively mentor and guide systems administrators.
• Make recommendations on technology improvements and asset refresh strategies.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to procure and implement systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.
• Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.

Operational Management

• Ensure the team's work is equitably distributed based on skills and interests.
• Manage all operating systems and supporting applications.
• Ensure runbooks and documentation are current, complete, and peer reviewed.
• Manage and report on utilization and capacity of assets.
• Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish, document, and test routine system backups and restores.
• Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on systems. Escalate incidents as necessary.
• Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Analyze system, server, application, storage, and backup device performance.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases.
• Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use.
• Manage and provide guidance to members of the team.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related is preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience as a Windows server administrator
• Expertise with Active Directory.
• Certifications in Microsoft solutions, VMWare, Authentication, virtualization.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in managing a team and ensuring crossover of knowledge and capabilities.
• Background in automating routine processes such as patching and group management.
• Deep technical background with expertise in VMWare, Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory management and automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of local area network administration.
• Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
• Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience working with outside vendors.
• Background in defense industry with experience deploying systems that meet regulatory requirements is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills with a team mentality.
• Customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.
• Must be a U.S. Person (i.e. a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

The Platform Systems Team Lead's role is to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT platforms, with a specific focus on VMWare, Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory management. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge. The lead will ensure enterprise platform provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain capacity plans and long-term strategic goals for server systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.
• Implement automation that will maximize the team's time and reduce errors.
• Actively mentor and guide systems administrators.
• Make recommendations on technology improvements and asset refresh strategies.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to procure and implement systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.
• Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.

Operational Management

• Ensure the team's work is equitably distributed based on skills and interests.
• Manage all operating systems and supporting applications.
• Ensure runbooks and documentation are current, complete, and peer reviewed.
• Manage and report on utilization and capacity of assets.
• Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish, document, and test routine system backups and restores.
• Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on systems. Escalate incidents as necessary.
• Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Analyze system, server, application, storage, and backup device performance.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases.
• Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use.
• Manage and provide guidance to members of the team.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related is preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience as a Windows server administrator
• Expertise with Active Directory.
• Certifications in Microsoft solutions, VMWare, Authentication, virtualization.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in managing a team and ensuring crossover of knowledge and capabilities.
• Background in automating routine processes such as patching and group management.
• Deep technical background with expertise in VMWare, Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory management and automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of local area network administration.
• Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
• Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience working with outside vendors.
• Background in defense industry with experience deploying systems that meet regulatory requirements is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills with a team mentality.
• Customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.
• Must be a U.S. Person (i.e. a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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