Linux Systems Administrator
Gdit
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SME
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator SME and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs a Systems Administrator SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the US Department of War. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator SME must have:
● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
● Experience: 10+ years of related experience with a
● Technical skills:
Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and command-line interface (CLI)
Some familiarity in scripting languages (e.g Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with system automation tools (e.g. Active Directory, Group Policy for Windows)
Knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, KVM, Docker for Linux; Hyper V, VMWare for Windows
Some experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Splunk, Zabbix, ELK)
Understanding of security best practices and protocols
● Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
● US citizenship required
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, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
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Years of Experience
10 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) | Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) - Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
Travel Required
None
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
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