SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SME – LINUX

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

System Administration
Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems, including virtualization platforms and cloud computing environments.

Networking
Determine network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Identify, analyze, and resolve network issues.

System Security
In coordination with the ISSO, implement security measures, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with customer security policies.

Collaboration
Partner with software developers and IT stakeholders to support system integration, patch workflows, and maintenance activities.

Automation
Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools that reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.

Patch Management
Maintain systems with software updates, patches, and upgrades while validating functionality and compatibility.

Documentation
Create and update system documentation including configurations, processes, and procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your Linux expertise and passion for innovation to an environment where your skills are both trusted and expanded.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 10+ years of related experience
• SME-level proficiency with Linux operating systems
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph
• US citizenship
• Demonstrated experience with virtual machines, Thin Clients, switches, and networking responsibilities

DESIRED SKILLS

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

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.