Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational productivity.
Patch Management: Maintain systems by performing software updates, patches, and upgrades while testing functionality and compatibility.
Infrastructure Documentation: Create and update system documentation to include configurations, processes, and procedures.
Collaboration: Partner with application teams and other IT stakeholders to support system-level integration, patch workflows, and maintenance activities.
Scalability & Efficiency: Drive innovation to scale infrastructure capabilities while enhancing system operability.
Minimum 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 operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
Expertise in command-line interfaces and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl).
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Networking knowledge (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, and firewalls).
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Professional Institute Certifications (LPIC-2/LPIC-3), or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (DISA STIGs, NIST, CIS benchmarks).
Onsite Work Location: Onsite in Germantown, MD, Washington, DC, or Albuquerque, NM
Security Clearance: DOE Q or TS Clearance is required.
Citizenship: US Citizenship required.
Why Join GDIT?
At GDIT, your skills and experience will play an integral role in advancing mission-critical operations.
