Senior Systems Engineer: Linux, Docker & Automation TS/SCI

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Maryland; On-site; USD 161,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work weeks

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal in Maryland to support enterprise IT and security compliance efforts. You will lead Linux administration, automation development, and documentation efforts across secure environments.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Expect collaboration with teams across IT infrastructure and operations on critical government programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• 8+ years of related experience
• Proficiency using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems
• Experience developing automation scripts (Bash/Python) to streamline tasks
• Experience with security compliance requirements and policy adherence
• Familiar with Cisco switch configuration

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux systems and administer Linux environments
• Develop automation scripts (Bash/Python) to streamline operations
• Ensure systems comply with security policies (STE/STN)
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation
• Collaborate with teams to support enterprise IT goals

Skills

Bash Scripts

Docker

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

vSphere

Podman

containerd

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal in Maryland to support enterprise IT and security compliance efforts. You will lead Linux administration, automation development, and documentation efforts across secure environments.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Expect collaboration with teams across IT infrastructure and operations on critical government programs.