Systems Administrator

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

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
The System Administrator shall be responsible for providing network management and systems administration support to maintain the Agency’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure and HPC development environment. The Systems Administrator shall require SYS1 access and must have the Security+ certification.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator must have:
● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
● Experience: 15+ years of related experience
● Position Required Skills:

    Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
    Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
    Experience performing System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux cluster environment
    Experience with Network Appliance clustered servers and applicable software with direct attached FC San storage
    Experience using Red Hat Satellite to automate the deployment, provisioning, and patching of REL Linux systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments
    Experience with hands-on troubleshooting, customer interfacing, issue resolution, discrepancy tracking, and report generation
    Familiar with software frameworks used for searching, monitoring, and analyzing big data such as Splunk and Elastic Stack
    Experience with Linux configuration regarding Storage, Networking, Load Balancing, Memory Management, VMs, Firewalls, and System Monitoring
    Experience with corporate STE/STN security compliance policies, procedures, and tools
    Experience with corporate SSP accreditation processes    
    Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack
    Experience configuring and sustaining VMware ESXi/Virtualization environments
● Position Desired Skills:

    Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence 
    Experience using system monitoring tools such as HPE One View and Nagios 
    Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
    Experience with sanitization of hardware, firmware, and / or software removed from computing environment in accordance with USG policies and procedures
    Experience with NetBackup and/or tape backup systems and archiving
    Experience with ePolicy Orchestrator and McAfee

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.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required