Senior Linux Systems Engineer for Federal IT Ops

General Dynamics Information Technology; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 143,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks an experienced Sr. Linux Systems Engineer to support federal government IT operations.

You will administer, optimize, and secure Linux infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability. Working within a mission-driven team, you will implement solutions, diagnose challenges, and drive efficiencies across complex environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience across enterprise environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
• Expertise in command-line interfaces and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, and firewalls).

Responsibilities

• System Administration: Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems, including servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud computing environments.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, conduct capacity analysis, and address bottlenecks to ensure system efficiency and availability.
• System Security: Implement security measures, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Use advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting skills to resolve system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational productivity.
• Patch Management: Maintain systems by performing software updates, patches, and upgrades while testing functionality and compatibility.
• Infrastructure Documentation: Create and update system documentation to include configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Partner with application teams and other IT stakeholders to support system-level integration, patch workflows, and maintenance activities.
• Scalability & Efficiency: Drive innovation to scale infrastructure capabilities while enhancing system operability.

Skills

Automation Tools

Complex Systems

Linux

System Administration

System Designs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks an experienced Sr. Linux Systems Engineer to support federal government IT operations.

You will administer, optimize, and secure Linux infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability. Working within a mission-driven team, you will implement solutions, diagnose challenges, and drive efficiencies across complex environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams.