Linux Server Engineer, Senior
General Dynamics Information TechnologyAbout the role
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
NonePublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Linux Engineering, Linux Shell Scripting, Technical TroubleshootingCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
NoJob Description:
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Linux System Administrator in support of internal IT Infrastructure. The Linux System Administrator will enhance their skill set among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The individual will maintain, manage, and deploy Linux systems in compliance with company standards. This position is remote.
HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems.
Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems.
Evaluate and assess server security compliance and employ mitigations.
Support all Security and SOX compliance configurations.
Plans and directs upgrades of operating systems, patches, and systems enhancements.
Sets up end user and service accounts.
Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
Oracle and Azure Cloud server build/maintenance.
Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
Provides guidance and work leadership to less experienced administrators, and end users as required.
Participates in special projects as required.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science plus 5 yrs of related experience; OR 8+ years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor's
US Person
Required Technical Skills
Demonstrated Operations experience with Linux platform (i.e. RHEL, Oracle Enterprise) including administration, management, performance monitoring and troubleshooting
Experience with CLOUD platforms (e.g. Azure, OCI)
Experience with patching, Repo servers and maintaining server builds
Experience with backup systems and snapshots
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware/software issues, restore the environment to an operational state with minimal downtime, perform root cause analysis and provide a forward leaning mitigation strategy
Ability to create/maintain/troubleshoot basic Linux scripts.
Desired Technical Skills:
Oracle, Linux or Redhat Certification
Understanding of proactive monitoring concepts
Ability to to make recommendations to improve our Linux environment
Experience with VMware virtual environment.
Experience with CLOUD platforms (e.g. Azure, OCI)
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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:
RemoteWork Location:
Any Location / RemoteAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, soApply for this role
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