Senior Linux Systems Engineer - Ts/Sci Required

Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
Job Family:
Systems Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Computer Servers, Linux Security, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Certifications:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) - redhat, Security+, CE - Comptia Security+
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Senior Linux Systems Engineer - TS/SCI required
Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Linux Systems Engineer joining our team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).
HOW A SENIOR LINUX SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide system administration support for Linux/Solaris operating systems including installing software, applying patches, managing file systems, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting alerts from monitoring tools.
• Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system, servers, hardware, and applications software. Detects, diagnoses, and reports related problems on servers, including system failure analysis and recovery, insuring the consistency and integrity of file systems.
• In-depth hardware configuration knowledge, shell programming expertise, and a solid understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performs a variety of tasks, and works under general supervision.
• Responsible for daily monitoring of interface programs between multiple enterprise systems; review daily logs and ensure successful completion.
• Perform incremental and full cold backups/patching.
• Responsible for DoD Linux Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Provide performance metrics and usage charts, including CPU usage, disk usage and network uptime for the Linux Servers.
• Provide general maintenance, upgrades, and new installation of servers and coordinate with data center personnel to execute. Document and generate business processes for day-to-day and emergency support procedures.
• Install, test, and verify Linux (RHEL/Solaris/Ubuntu/CentOS) Security patches; coordinating, documenting requirements and timelines, and working closely with application and database administrators.
• Perform systems security administration functions, including creation and maintenance of customer profiles and accounts.
• Responsible for creating and/or maintaining standard operating procedures for the Linux documentation library.
• Implement LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) web server configuration, which includes installation of all standard plugins, configuration, and SSL
• Experience in handling NFS, CIFS, and SMB permissions

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of related experience, or Associate's Degree with 8 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience
• Required Skillset:
  • Experience administering Linux servers
  • Experience support internal customers and applications
  • Experience working as part of a team and independently
  • Familiar in programming/scripting skills for automation - Bash, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.
  • General understanding of Linux internals (system calls, file systems, processes, etc.)
  • General understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols (HTTP, FTP, NFS, etc.)
• Desired Skillset:
  • Experience with automated configuration management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.)
  • Experience with containers (Podman, Docker, etc.)
  • Familiar with enterprise network architectures and Active Directory
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Required Certification(s):
  • Required Security Environment Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Computing Environment (CE) Certification: Red Hat Certified System Admin (RHCSA) or equivalent
• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship: Required
• Additional:
• Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
• Travel may be required to support the mission

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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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA NC Fort Liberty
Additional Work Locations:
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.