Senior Linux Systems Engineer (TS/Q Clearance)

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an experienced Sr. Linux Systems Engineer to support critical IT operations for federal government projects at onsite Germantown, MD.

You will administer, optimize, and secure Linux-based infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability across complex environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement automation, perform patch management, and maintain system documentation while driving efficiency and scalability

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 8-10+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience across enterprise environments.
• Technical Competencies: Deep proficiency in Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu); scripting (Bash, Python, Perl); configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef); virtualization (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure); networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, firewalls).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Linux

System Administration

Automation Tools

Complex Systems

System Designs

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

VMware

AWS

Azure

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an experienced Sr. Linux Systems Engineer to support critical IT operations for federal government projects at onsite Germantown, MD.

You will administer, optimize, and secure Linux-based infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability across complex environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement automation, perform patch management, and maintain system documentation while driving efficiency and scalability