Senior Linux System Engineer

Job Description Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Linux System Engineer 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 Senior Linux System Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Linux System Engineer joining our team to review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates, to include testing the baseline in the Engineering Operations Facility (EOF) prior to release to the RCCs. Selected candidate will provide full-time onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility. Meaningful Work and Personal Impact Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. Develop Enterprise Technical Procedures (ETPs) with directions to apply patches, upgrades, and security configurations and/or updates to the baseline system in the EOF for testing in accordance with the STIGs. Ensure that already‑provisioned Linux systems comply with baseline requirements and ever‑changing enterprise policy (equivalent to Group Policy in the Windows realm for ongoing compliance updates). Monitor all solutions integrated via a centralized alerting system. Develop an operating system lifecycle plan with integration of DoD STIGs and other recommended security standards. What You’ll Need to Succeed (Required) Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required. Certification: Current DoD IAT Level III. Technical Skills VMware management/administration experience. Thorough experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, or a derivative. Knowledge of Windows and Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and current DISA hardening protocol. Experience in systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and engineering. Benefits 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, 401(k) with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off. Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home. Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace. The likely salary range for this position is $88,130 - $117,875. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Travel Required Less than 10% Telecommuting Options Onsite Work Location USA AZ Fort Huachuca Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr