Senior Systems Engineer (Linux/OpenShift)
General Dynamics Information TechnologyAbout the role
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Systems EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
DevSecOps, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat OpenShiftCertifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Systems Engineer (Linux/Open/shift) 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 Systems Engineer (Linux/Open/shift) you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on TS/SCI cleared Senior Systems Engineer (Linux/Open/shift) joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.
HOW A SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER (LINUX/OPENSHIFT) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
• Performs installation, securing, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of OpenShift Cluster.
• Architecting OpenShift as needed to meet application requirements (compute, storage, networking, and operations)
• Performing OpenShift cluster upgrades and security patches as needed
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration
• Experience with container orchestration and administration
• Experience with Kubernetes networking & troubleshooting (DNS, load balancers, service IPs, node ports, etc.)
• Develops computer systems specifications that fit with the government's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.
• Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
• Responsible for installation and maintenance of storage, networking, and server hardware.
• Ensures availability of development systems to end users through continuous system monitoring and issue remediation.
• Applies required security updates and implementations mandated by DoD cyber security regulations.
• Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Experience deploying OpenShift in an on-premise environment – 5+
Experience with GitLab CI/CD Platform
Experience with DevSecOps implementations on OpenShift
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience – 10+ years of related experience
Requires RHEL – Linux administration experience – 5+ year or more experience
Preference to administrators experienced in Netapp storage management
Preference to administrators experienced with Cisco switch and networking management
Preference to administrators experienced with ESXI VM management
Preference to administrators experienced with RHEL certification
Must have Security+ certifica
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