System / Network Automation Admin

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking a Systems Engineer Senior to design and implement scalable server and application architectures on customer sites. You will manage security, configurations, and incident response while guiding junior engineers toward cutting-edge solutions.

You will leverage Linux, VMware, and automation tools to deliver reliable, high-performance systems and contribute to evolving capabilities for our clients in a top-secret environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• Linux experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux
• RHEL 7 or later experience
• Security+ certification (DoD 8140)
• Experience with virtualization and VMware ESXi/vCenter
• Experience with automation/configuration tools (AWX, GitLab)
• Experience with NetApp ONTAP
• Database experience with SQL/Postgres/Redis
• Scripting in bash, Python
• Excellent communication and leadership for engineers

Responsibilities

• Designs server and application architectures; administers server hardware and software
• Maintains system security; monitors logs and protects against intrusions
• Maintains baseline configurations and modifies settings
• Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures
• Troubleshoots system related problems
• Provides leadership to less experienced administrators
• Keeps current in OS/software developments and applications
• Offers direction in development/modification of software to enhance OS

Skills

Complex Systems

Scripting

Software Applications

Systems Design

Systems Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Linux (RHEL)

VMware ESXi/vCenter

AWX

GitLab

NetApp ONTAP

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Python

SQL/Postgres/Redis

Job description

Job Details

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Complex Systems, Scripting, Software Applications, Systems Design, Systems Development Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Job Description: Job Description Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior 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 Systems Engineer Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineers joining our team to enhance current capabilities and work with the team to develop future capabilities that ensure our organization remains on the cutting edge of technology.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Designs server and application architectures; performs administrative operation and maintenance functions of server hardware and software.
• Maintains system security and executes common practices and procedures; monitors usage statistics and logs; monitors and remedies attempt to penetrate or corrupt server files.
• Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings.
• Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures.
• Troubleshoots system related problems.
• Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
• Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications.
• Recommends future direction or projects to management.
• Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Required

Required Experience:

5+ years of related experience Required

Technical Skills:

• 4-8 years' experience as a Linux systems administrator
• Linux experience and certifications in RedHat Enterprise Linux
• RHEL 7 or later experience
• Security+ certification (DoD 8140 requirement)
• Experience with VMware ESXi/vCenter and virtualized systems (DRS, HA, vMotion, vDS, snapshots, DR strategies, lifecycle management)
• Experience with Slurpit, Nautobot, AWX, Netpicker, GitLab, or similar automation/configuration platforms
• Experience with NetApp ONTAP administration (SnapMirror, CIFS/NFS, volumes, SVMs, snapshots, quotas, connectivity, troubleshooting)
• Database experience with SQL/Postgres/Redis
• Coding or scripting experience (bash, Python, etc.)
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow-through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience

Security Clearance Level:

TS/SCI (Required)

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Detail oriented and organized; ensure accuracy of work
• Pursues ongoing education in technical topics
• Good business communication skills
• Python language experience and/or certification
• Windows System and server experience
• Containerization experience (K8s troubleshooting support, Docker)
• RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 (Ansible) experience or certification
• Network+
• Agile/DevOps/GitLab experience or certification
• Cisco Nexus 9000 Series administration experience

Location:

• On Customer Site

Citizenship Required:

• US Citizenship

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA NC Fort Liberty 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:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $126,500. 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.