Linux Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Systems Engineering
Location
Herndon, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
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Key Skills For Success

Jira and Confluence administration

Linux

Systems Engineering

VMware

REQ#: RQ185877
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Secure and expertly apply the latest technologies to advance the mission as a Systems Engineer with GDIT. Your work in enterprise IT will help our clients overcome evolving demands and missions. Own the opportunity to build your skills and accelerate digital modernization for our clients as you accelerate your career.


At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Linux Systems Engineer joining our team to maintain and develop a range of solutions supporting our customer's Office of Cyber Security (OCS) Cyber Systems Division (CSD).

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to operate a 24x7x365 uptime service
  • Engineer systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs
  • Maintain best practices for managing systems and services across all environments
  • Perform fault-finding, analysis, and logging of information for reporting of performance exceptions
  • Proactively monitor system performance and capacity planning
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes on servers and workstations
  • Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks
  • Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment
  • Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar relevant degree
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience with Linux systems
  • Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, etc.
  • Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Skills and Abilities: 
  • Experienced with Active Directory Integration
  • Shell, Bash, and/or Python scripting
  • Linux security hardening; and protocols such as SSH, SFTP, DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP
  • VMware architecture and configuration, VM spinups and patching
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Preferred Skills: Familiarity with Trellix, Splunk, NetApp, and/or NAS
  • Location: Herndon, VA on customer site
  • US Citizenship Required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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 30 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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.