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CertificationsLinux certifications (e.g., LPIC, RHCSA)Varies; often includes CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux certifications
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or on-siteFull-time, in-house or managed service providers
Industry UsageIT, tech companies, consulting firmsCorporate, enterprise, government agencies

The Contractual Linux Administrator typically works on a temporary basis, focusing on Linux systems, with certifications relevant to Linux. In contrast, a System Administrator may handle a broader range of IT systems, often in a permanent role. Both roles require similar Linux certifications and are common in IT environments, but their employment terms and scope differ.

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Linux Systems Engineer

Linux Systems Engineer

GDIT

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$159K - $216K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 210 rated it services

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Configuration Management (CM), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Scripting

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. Our work depends on TS/SCI level cleared Linux Systems Engineer joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA.

This position supports the Geospatial Services & Solutions business area to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to the customer. As part of the GSS Team the linux systems engineer expertise is needed to support a sophisticated enterprise environment.

The Linux Systems Engineer is an active participant in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings. The systems engineer will be responsible for supporting the customer's enterprise environment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-prem and virtualized environments
  • Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
  • Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Administer and support Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule
  • Integrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, SSO, identity providers)
  • Support and optimize virtualized environments, including platforms such as Nutanix
  • Support the development of dashboards using observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
  • Troubleshoot complex system, performance, and integration issues across distributed environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
  • Document system architecture, processes, and automation workflows
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity and operational best practices

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments

Required Skills:

  • Solid understanding of system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, OS internals)
  • Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible
  • Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling
  • Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule or similar tools)
  • Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and performance issues
  • Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments
  • Experience with virtualization platforms such as Nutanix
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI poly

Desired

  • Experience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5
  • Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g., OAuth, LDAP, SSO)
  • Experience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation
  • Strong communication and documentation skills

Location: St Louis MO, or Springfield VA

US citizenship required

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
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.

#RoverGSS

The likely salary range for this position is $159,800 - $216,200. 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 VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

USA MO St. Louis

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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