Linux Systems Administrator

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Linux, Software Updates, Virtual Environments, Virtualization Technologies Certifications: None Experience: 15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: LINUX 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 IMPACT As 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: 15+ years of related experience ● Technical skills: Experience with enterprise-level Linux distributions (e.g. Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and command line interface (CLI) Experience with system automation tools with a focus on Ansible Knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, KVM, Docker, OpenShift) Knowledge of database management systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Nagios, Zabbix, ELK Stack) Understanding of security best practices and protocols Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Gitlab) ● Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph ● US citizenship required 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, 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. #IntelligenceEngineered #MD_2026Alumni The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: 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 26,000 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. 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