Linux/Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph Jobs

$157,250 - $212,750/Yr

General Dynamics - Warrenton, VA

Full-time - Senior

Warrenton, VA

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Linux/Systems Engineer Sr Advisor at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our nation's safety and security by implementing, supporting, and maintaining Linux infrastructure systems. This position focuses on delivering tailored solutions to complex problems, ensuring optimal performance of both virtual and physical servers, and collaborating with various teams to improve system capabilities. Your expertise will be vital in managing day-to-day operations, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to project-based developments in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
• Assist application teams with creation, configuration, and deployment of Linux systems and platforms.
• Work with other teams to deploy new software and improve existing systems.
• Project based development, implementation, and documentation of Linux systems and capabilities.
• Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams to efficiently resolve issues.
• Provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools.
• Participate in and conduct applicable accreditation support (scans, automation, auditing, etc.).

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Strong experience in monitoring health and capacity of Linux systems using tools like Nagios and iLO or iDRAC.
• Experience with Linux system administration, preferably RHEL/CentOS.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience with SQL querying of a relational database, such as MySQL.
• Prior experience with Nutanix and HPCC technologies.
• Prior experience with Python and Ansible automation of system administration and configuration tasks.
• Prior experience setting up Docker clusters using Swarm and/or Kubernetes.
• Prior experience with git for Infrastructure code management.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid vacation and holidays