System / Network Automation Admin

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Job Description
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting‑edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority—and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineers joining our team to enhance current capabilities and work with the team to develop future capabilities that ensure our organization remains on the cutting edge of technology.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Designs server and application architectures; performs administrative operation and maintenance functions of server hardware and software.
• Maintains system security and executes common practices and procedures; monitors usage statistics and logs; monitors and remedies attempt to penetrate or corrupt server files.
• Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings.
• Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems.
• Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
• Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications.
• Recommends future direction or projects to management.
• Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience:
• 5+ years of related experience

Required Technical Skills:
• 4–8 years' experience as a Linux systems administrator
• Linux experience and certifications in RedHat Enterprise Linux
• RHEL 7 or later experience
• Security+ certification (DoD 8140 requirement)
• Experience with VMware ESXi/vCenter and virtualized systems (DRS, HA, vMotion, vDS, snapshots, DR strategies, lifecycle management)
• Experience with Slurpit, Nautobot, AWX, Netpicker, GitLab, or similar automation/configuration platforms
• Experience with NetApp ONTAP administration (SnapMirror, CIFS/NFS, volumes, SVMs, snapshots, quotas, connectivity, troubleshooting)
• Database experience with SQL/Postgres/Redis
• Coding or scripting experience (bash, Python, etc.)
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow‑through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience

Security Clearance Level:
• TS/SCI (Required)

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Detail oriented and organized; ensure accuracy of work
• Pursues ongoing education in technical topics
• Good business communication skills
• Python language experience and/or certification
• Windows System and server experience
• Containerization experience (K8s troubleshooting support, Docker)
• RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 (Ansible) experience or certification
• Network+
• Agile/DevOps/GitLab experience or certification
• Cisco Nexus 9000 Series administration experience

Location:
• On Customer Site

Citizenship Required:
• US Citizenship

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

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required