Linux Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics - IT; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to design and manage mission-critical Linux infrastructure at a customer site in Chantilly, VA. The role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, security hardening, and hybrid-cloud deployments.

You will lead system architecture design, integration, and secure operation of scalable platforms, coordinating across teams and maintaining rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field.
• 8+ years of related experience required.
• US Citizenship and TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• DoD IAT II Level certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Coordinates system development including design, modeling, security, integration, and testing.
• Oversees installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of OS, apps, and system tools.
• Maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

NFS

AD/LDAP integration

Web Servers

Certificates

LVM

VMware

Linux security hardening

Red Hat Satellite Server

Cloud and/or Hybrid-Cloud deployments

Fiber Channel storage

Job description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Linux Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in systems engineering, you’ll make the integration of mission platforms your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Linux Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Linux Systems Engineer joining our team to provide timely solutions for our mission infrastructure.

HOW A LINUX SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems
• Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing
• Contributes to completion of major engineering programs and projects
• Develops solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
• Oversees highly complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Performs continual maintenance and provides highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
• Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux; experience with NFS, AD/LDAP integration, Web Servers, certificates, LVM, VMware, Linux security hardening, Red Hat Satellite Server, Cloud and/or Hybrid-Cloud deployments, configuring storage over Fiber Channel
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Required Skills and Abilities: Works independently under limited supervision, possess current DoW IAT II Level certification
• Preferred Skills: Experience with Ansible, kickstart deployments, Big Data solutions, containerization, Terraform, Splunk, AWS/Azure, and/or HPE storage solutions
• Location: On Customer Site
• 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.

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Support

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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.