System / Network Automation Admin

General Dynamics IT; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job description

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

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 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

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

T elecommuting 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