UNIX/Linux OS Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$76K — $103K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of systems administration experience specifically with UNIX/Linux software
  • US Citizenship required
  • High School degree or equivalent; additional years of experience may substitute for degree
  • ITIL4 Foundation certification required within 9 months of start
  • Must possess or be eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance

Responsibilities

  • Perform systems administration for enterprise Linux/Unix solution
  • Install, configure, and maintain Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Analyze and resolve issues with servers, hardware, applications, and software
  • Monitor systems performance and ensure compliance with security standards
  • Assist in configuring and deploying virtual machines
  • Maintain and monitor patch releases and installation strategies
  • Provide Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting support to end users and technical teams

Benefits

  • Full-flex work week to manage personal and professional priorities
  • 401K plan with company matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team to support career growth
  • Professional development opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Access to cutting-edge technology for continued learning
  • Paid vacation and holidays to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Linux, System Administration, Unix
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment

UNIX/Linux OS Administrator:
  • Performs systems administration for enterprise Linux/Unix solution.
  • Installs, configures, and maintains Linux/Unix operating systems.
  • Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software.
  • Monitors systems performance and ensures compliance with security standards. Monitors everyday systems, evaluates availability of all server resources, and performs all activities for Linux servers.
  • Assists with configuring and deploying all virtual machines and installs and provides backup to all configuration procedures.
  • Maintains and monitors all patch releases, designs various patch installation strategies, and maintains all systems according to program standards.
  • Provides Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting support, interfacing with the end users and other technical teams from a service support perspective.


Basic Qualifications:
  • HS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
  • 3+ years of systems administration experience specifically with UNIX/Linux software
  • ITIL4 Foundation within 9 months of start
  • TS; SCI eligible


WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?
  • Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


#SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $76,500 - $103,500. 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 NE Offutt AFB

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.

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