Enterprise Linux Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

DevSecOps, Linux Environments, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT seeks a highly motivated and experienced Enterprise Linux Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) mission in Albuquerque, NM. This position will support the Defense Stockpile Management Systems (DSMS) which includes the following systems: Defense Integration and Management of Nuclear Data Services (DIAMONDS), Joint Application Design Environment (JADE), Nuclear Inventory Management and Cataloging System (NIMACS), Government Acceptance Testing (GAT), and DIAMONDS Accountability Training System (DATS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

●Collaborate with stakeholders and technical operation teams to analyze, develop, configure, test, integrate, and maintain all associated Linux (RHEL) systems.

●Develop and maintain efficient and scalable Linux platform configuration management practices, services, and baseline configurations.

●Execute needs assessments, gap analyses, and develop associated solutions for Linux platforms.

●Deploy, configure, and maintain patches, configurations, upgrades, and applicable documentation for Linux platforms.

●Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve Linux platform issues. Implement, manage, and audit DISA STIGs and the remediation or mitigation of vulnerabilities associated with Linux platforms and services.

●Acts as the one of the primary points of contact to provide Linux platform support for application associated systems and services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

●Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

●Strong communication and collaboration skills.

●Advanced problem solving and critical thinking abilities.

●Adept in the exclusive use and navigation of the Linux command line interface.

●Holistic understanding of Linux platform interactions with external applications, platforms, and services (e.g., Active Directory/LDAP integration, network file service protocols, Active Directory Certificate Services).

●Significant experience with Linux platform system engineering and concepts (e.g., automation, orchestration, strategic planning).

●Advanced Linux platform system administration skills and knowledge of configuration of technologies and services provided.

●Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of Ansible ad hoc and playbook executions.

●Significant experience with the development and execution of shell scripts.

●Basic knowledge and operation of Windows based platforms, services, and applications.

●Basic knowledge and operation of VMware vSphere 7 (or later).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

●Experience supporting: Appian Platform, Tenable Security Center, Nessus (ACAS), Trellix ESS (client-side), Red Hat Satellite, Puppet, Chef, IdM, and git repositories.

●Appreciation and understanding of DevSecOps concepts and practices.

●Basic knowledge of SecurID RSA multifactor authentication RHEL client configurations. ●Strong work ethic, motivation, and a high desire to learn.

●Effective time management and organization skills.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience
● Security Clearance Level: Final Secret
● Required Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)

● Preferred Certifications: Red Hat (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer/RHCE, Red Hat Certified System Administrator/RHCSA), Oracle Certified Profess