Linux Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology hiring for Linux Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph jobs in Herndon, VA, US

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Jira and Confluence administration, Linux, Systems Engineering, VMware

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

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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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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Herndon

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 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.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.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.