Senior Linux Systems Engineer — Secure, Automated Infrastructure

General Dynamics Information Technology; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 142,792 - 178,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness packages

401(k) company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Sr. Linux Systems Engineer in Germantown, MD to support critical IT operations for federal government projects. This role involves administering and securing Linux systems, driving operational efficiencies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science and 12+ years of Linux administration experience. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and requires security clearance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience across enterprise environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux operating systems such as RedHat, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
• Expertise in command-line interfaces and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems.
• Monitor system performance and conduct capacity analysis.
• Implement security measures and conduct audits.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl)

Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, firewalls)

Virtualization (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Education

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

Tools

Linux operating systems (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu)

Containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Sr. Linux Systems Engineer in Germantown, MD to support critical IT operations for federal government projects. This role involves administering and securing Linux systems, driving operational efficiencies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science and 12+ years of Linux administration experience. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and requires security clearance.