Senior Linux System Engineer

General Dynamics - IT; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Full-flex work week

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer for onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility. The role focuses on reviewing, testing, and deploying patches and updates, while maintaining security baselines in line with STIGs.

You will design system architecture and develop procedures to automate patching, monitoring, and compliance across enterprise Linux environments, ensuring alignment with DoD security standards and DoW STIGs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required; an additional 4 years may be substituted for degree.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Able to obtain IAT Level III certification (reimbursed after start).
• Experience with VMware management/administration; RHEL/Ubuntu; knowledge of STIGs and DISA hardening.
• Strong systems analysis, design, integration, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates.
• Test baselines in EOF prior to release to RCCs.
• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Develop Enterprise Technical Procedures for applying patches and security configurations.
• Ensure Linux systems remain compliant with baseline requirements and policy.

Skills

Linux system administration

Security/compliance

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

VMware

RHEL/Ubuntu

Job description

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

Selected candidate will provide full-time onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL 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 DoW STIGs and other recommended security standards.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Clearance:Active Secret security clearance required.

Certification: Able to obtain IAT level III. (GDIT will reimburse for cost of exam after you begin employment)

Technical Skills:

• VMWare management/administration experience.
• Thorough experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu or a derivative.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and current DISA’s hardening protocol.
• Experienced in systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and engineering.

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.
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 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.