Linux/Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

CentOS, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Software Development, VMware

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Linux/Systems Engineer Sr Advisor 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.

Our work depends on Linux/Systems Engineer Sr Advisor joining our team to be responsible for the implementation, support and maintenance of all aspects of the project’s Linux infrastructure.  Project infrastructure includes virtual and physical servers and software resources.  They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can keep pace with software development.

HOW A LINUX/SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• As a member of the Infrastructure Linux Team, this candidate will also be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of all Linux infrastructure systems. The individual will work with network and systems engineers as well as application developers to install, configure, and maintain systems. Activities include but are not limited to:

• Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.

• Assist application teams with creation and configuration and deployment of Linux systems and platforms.

• Work with other teams to deploy new software and improve existing systems

• Project based development, implementation, and documentation of Linux systems and capabilities (Security enhancements, Resource Monitoring and Notification, Dev/Ops Automation, etc.)

• Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams, as necessary, to efficiently resolve issues.

• Provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools.

• Participate in and conducting applicable accreditation support (scans, automation, auditing, etc.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

• The position requires Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer.

• Monitor health and capacity of and troubleshoot Linux system resources using Nagios and iLO or iDRAC and VMware host console.

• Assist multiple development teams with recurring operations and maintenance activities (host creation, system performance issues, H/W issues, general Linux administration support, Centrify/AD support, etc.)

• Coordinating and escorting vendors into the Data Center to replace failed hardware components on Linux systems

• Project based development and implementation of new Linux hardware and software capabilities (Security enhancements, Central Logging, Resource Monitoring and Notification, Dev/Ops Automation, etc.)

• Participating in and conducting applicable accreditation support (scans, automation, auditing, etc.) of Linux systems

• Providing general Linux system administration guidance and support to multiple development teams (disk management, account creation, design reviews, etc.)

• Create, manage, and update Linux servers in the cloud environment                                                                                                      

• The successful candidate must be able to work well both in a team setting and individually on project based tasks and have direct experience in the following:

• Prior experience as a Unix/Linux Systems Administrator of Linux, preferably RHEL/CentOS (installation, configuration, upgrades, trou