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Linux Systems Administrator

$148.75k - $201.25k
Full-time

Gdit

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ221029

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, Microsoft Windows, Software Updates, Virtual Environments, Virtualization Technologies
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

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 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: 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
Role requirements: ***other specific skills or competencies or customer-specific/role requirements such as travel, onsite, etc.***

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 $148,750 - $201,250. 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. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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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: 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
Role requirements: ***other specific skills or competencies or customer-specific/role requirements such as travel, onsite, etc.***


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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