Linux System Administrator - Secret Clearance preferred (On-Site), General Dynamics Information Technology, Oakton, VA
General Dynamics Information Technology -
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Oakton, VA,
US
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Linux System Administrator - Secret Clearance preferred (On-Site)
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission-critical. Join our team as a Linux System Administrator and make an impact. While you help us advance the mission, we'll help advance your career.
US Citizenship required. Candidate must be local to the area and work onsite.
Representative Duties and Tasks:
Responsible for managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems
Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems
Serves as a front-line interface to users with technical issues
Makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases
Collaborates with the program teams including Operations, Software Development, QA, Security
Interacts with third-party technology vendors
Conducts systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies
Duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users
Performs Server administration for Server Operating Systems
Performs administration of physical and virtualized servers
Responsible for the configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware
Configures, maintains and troubleshoots network related interfaces on servers
Performs OS and vendor software patching on servers
Monitors Physical and Virtual Servers performance using monitoring tools
What you bring to the table:
Experience with installation, configuration, and management of Linux systems (Red Hat experience preferred)
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related specialized area or field is required, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Security Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. GDIT will sponsor the security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice to have experience:
Ansible for configuration management and application deployment
Monitoring and alerting packages (e.g., Nagios, Grafana, and Prometheus)
Experience with at least one scripting languages such as Bash or Phython
.cls-3{fill:none;stroke:#5d666f;stroke-miterlimit:10} Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $101,566 - $135,000. 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.