Req ID: RQ207186
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Skills:
Linux,System Administration,Troubleshooting
Certifications:
CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator , the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in management, maintenance, and optimization of Linux-based servers in a complex enterprise environment with over 5,000 users, 1,000 servers, and 10,000 endpoints. Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Senior Linux Systems Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers, virtual machines, and networking devices.
Play a key role in troubleshooting server performance, ensuring security compliance, and addressing system availability issues.
Collaborate with other IT teams to implement infrastructure solutions that meet operational requirements and contribute to the overall efficiency and security of the organization's systems.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator Principal must have:
Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
Experience: 5+ years of related experience
Technical skills:
Building, deploying, and maintaining Linux server environments.
Configuring and managing Linux services such as Apache, Nginx, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
Ensuring the proper functioning and security of web servers, including SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management.
Tuning system performance, ensuring uptime, and maintaining detailed system documentation.
Implementing critical system patches and updates across Linux environments.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex systems issues that may not have previously documented solutions.
Developing and enforcing system policies to optimize performance and security.
Collaborating with other IT teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that align with organizational requirements.
Participating in system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments of Linux-based infrastructure.
Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of Linux systems.
Reviewing and preparing system documentation, process guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
Supporting projects aimed at improving the security, efficiency, or capability of the Linux environment.
Ensuring that problems are tracked, escalated, and resolved at the appropriate priority level.
Producing data sets and reports to inform management of system performance and process improvements.
Desired Skills:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher.
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
Familiarity with USCENTCOM operational data systems, networks, and mission requirements.
Security clearance level: TS/SCI clearance required.
Role requirements:
Demonstrated proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Red Hat / CentOS Linux servers.
Proven experience in systems administration and infrastructure management.
Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for systems administration tasks such as system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and best practices.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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CENTCOMCITS
The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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.
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 50 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.
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