Senior Linux System Engineer
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Responsibilities for this Position Location
USA AZ Fort Huachuca Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ217991 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Documentations, Linux, Systems Design, Systems Engineering Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Senior Linux System Engineer 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 Linux System Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Linux System Engineer joining our team to review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates, to include testing the baseline in the Engineering Operations Facility (EOF) prior to release to the RCCs.
Selected candidate will provide full-time onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. You will also develop Enterprise Technical Procedures (ETPs) with the directions to apply patches, upgrades and security configurations and/or updates to the baseline system in the EOF for testing IAW with the STIGs. Ensure that already-provisioned Linux systems are kept in compliance with baseline requirements & ever-changing enterprise policy (e.g., equivalent to Group Policy in the Windows realm for ongoing compliance updates).
Monitor all solutions integrated via a centralized alerting system. Develop an operating system lifecycle plan with integration of DoD STIGs and other recommended security standards.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
TO SUCCEED (Required): Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Clearance
Active Secret security clearance required.
Certification
Current DOW IAT level III.
Technical Skills
VMWare management/administration experience. Thorough experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu or a derivative. Knowledge of Windows and Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and current DISA's hardening protocol. Experienced in systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and engineering.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth
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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. The likely salary range for this position is $88,130 - $117,875. 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: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA AZ Fort Huachuca 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 30,000 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans PI283768071
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