Jr. Linux Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Springfield - 7152 Heller Loop (VAC418)

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ166505

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Repository Management, Storage Area Network (SAN) Management, VMware

Certifications:

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Jr.

Linux 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 Jr.

Linux Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Jr.

Linux Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

HOW A JR. LINUX ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures

Troubleshoots complex system hardware and software issues

Trains end users on the proper use of hardware and software

Performs advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages

Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels

Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions

Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups archive operations

Conducts advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines

Ensures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network users

Evaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategies

May coach and provide guidance to less experience professionals

Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts

Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMP

Skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting

Responsible for provisioning virtual and physical servers or workstations

Administering systems using automation and scripting tools to include CLI, Ansible, or various coding languages

Knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation

May serve as a team or task lead

What You'll Need to Succeed

Education and Experience:

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

3+ years of related experience as a Linux Administrator

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree

Recommended Skills and Abilities:

Security + Certification

Network + Certification

Linux + Certification

Additional Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE and LPIC) desired

Location: On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

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

#RoverGSS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations:

USA MO St. Louis

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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.