System / Network Automation Admin

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design and maintain Linux server architectures on customer sites. You will ensure security, perform configurations, and lead less experienced engineers while staying current with OS and software advances.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years in related work, and hands-on experience with virtualization, automation tools, and scripting. On-site work at Fort Bragg, NC is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• 4–8 years' experience as a Linux systems administrator.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and certifications.
• Security+ certification (DoD 8140)
• Experience with VMware ESXi/vCenter and virtualized systems.
• Experience with automation/configuration platforms such as Slurpit, Nautobot, AWX, Netpicker, GitLab.
• Experience with NetApp ONTAP administration (SnapMirror, CIFS/NFS, volumes, SVMs).
• Database experience with SQL/Postgres/Redis.
• Coding or scripting experience (bash, Python).
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; leadership to engineers.

Responsibilities

• Designs server and application architectures; maintains server hardware and software.
• Maintains system security; monitors usage and logs; mitigates threats.
• Maintains baseline configurations and modifies settings.
• Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers.
• Keeps current with OS/software developments and applications.
• Recommends future direction or projects to management.
• Provides expertise in development or modification of software to enhance OS.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

RHEL 7+ experience

Security+ certification

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Automation/configuration platforms

NetApp ONTAP administration

SQL databases (Postgres/Redis)

Bash/Python scripting

Communication skills

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Slurpit

Nautobot

AWX

Netpicker

GitLab

NetApp ONTAP

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 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