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Linux System Engineer

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:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Documentations, Linux, Systems Design, Systems Engineering

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Linux System Engineer

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a 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 Linux System Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on 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.


HOW A LINUX SYSTEM ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN 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 Experience: BS and 10 years of related experience.
● Required Technical Skills: VMWare management/ administration experience. Relevant experience can be substituted for education. Thorough experience preferably with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu or a derivative.
● Security Clearance Level: Secret
● Required Skills and Abilities: Highly motivated, self-starter; ability to work alone (Majority of work is individual); heavy research and development when necessary. 

Knowledge of Windows and Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and current DISA’s hardening protocol.

● DoD IAT III certification required
● Preferred Skills: Experienced in systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and engineering.
● Location: On Customer Site


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 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!

#GDITArizona
#GDITpriority

The likely salary range for this position is $97,367 - $131,733. 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.

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