Senior Linux System Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer to design, implement and maintain Linux-based solutions for our Fort Huachuca client. You will review patches, test baselines in EOF, and provide Tier III support to ensure security and reliability of the engineering environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience (4 years may substitute for a degree), plus active Secret clearance and DoW IAT III certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Current DoW IAT level III certification. Thorough experience with VMware management/administration. Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu or a derivative. Knowledge of Windows and Linux STIG and current DISA hardening protocols. Experience in systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates.
• Test the baseline in the Engineering Operations Facility (EOF) prior to release to the RCCs.
• Provide full-time onsite support at Fort Huachuca.
• Ensure Linux systems remain compliant with baseline requirements and enterprise security standards.

Skills

Documentations

Linux

Systems Design

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

VMware

RHEL

Ubuntu

Job description

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: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Documentations, Linux, Systems Design, Systems Engineering Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

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: Current DoW IAT level III. 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.

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $88,130 - $117,875. 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.

Working Hours & Travel

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.

Our Identity Verification Process

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About Our Work

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