Gdit
IT Infrastructure and Operations
LinuxSystemsEngineer
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“Linux Systems Engineer at Gdit. Skills: Linux Systems Engineering, Red Hat/CentOS Management, System Maintenance, Security Configurations, Troubleshooting. Support the administration and maintenance of Linux servers within a large enterprise environment. Assist SME engineers with system configuration, troubleshooting, security updates, and day-to-day operations”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Top Secret clearance must currently possess, Top Secret/SCI clearance must be able to obtain, US Citizenship Required, Must be able to travel up to 10% OCONUS, 40-hour work week, Onsite work location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of Linux Systems Engineering experience in enterprise systems, security, and defense environments, Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Red Hat or CentOS systems, Understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals and ability to create and update documentation and technical procedures, DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 baseline certification (e. g. , CompTIA Security+ CE), Active/current TS/SCI clearance is required
Nice to Have
RHCSA and ITIL 4 Foundation, Familiarity with Ansible or other automation tools, Experience working in Defense or USCENTCOM environments, Basic understanding of PKI and certificate management, Exposure to group policy or security policy implementation
What You'll Do.
Support the administration and maintenance of Linux servers within a large enterprise environment
Assist SME engineers with system configuration
and day-to-day operations
and maintaining Linux servers and virtual machines
Support basic administration of services such as Apache/Nginx
Manage SSL/TLS certificates and ensure web services remain secure and functional
and security configurations under senior guidance
Monitor system performance and report issues affecting uptime or stability
Follow established policies and procedures to maintain system security and compliance
Troubleshoot common Linux system issues and escalate complex problems when needed
and troubleshooting steps for team use
Track and update tickets to ensure issues are resolved at the correct priority
Work with senior administrators and other IT teams on system upgrades and deployments
Support infrastructure improvement projects focused on security
Participate in system migrations and new Linux environment setups
Maintain accurate system documentation
Assist in preparing reports and data sets for leadership on system performance
Contribute to improving internal procedures and best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful; Work with senior administrators and other IT teams on system upgrades and deployments; Collaborate with clients
Full Job Description
**_Type of Requisition:_** Regular _**Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:**_ Top Secret _**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:**_ Top Secret/SCI ** _Public Trust/Other Required:_** None _**Job Family:**_ IT Infrastructure and Operations ** _Job Qualifications:_** **Skills:** IT Troubleshooting, Linux Installation, Linux Management, Linux Programming, System Maintenance **Certifications:** CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA, ITIL 4 Foundation | PeopleCert - PeopleCert, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) | Red Hat - Red Hat **Experience:** 5 + years of related experience **US Citizenship Required:** Yes _**Job Description:**_ Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a **Linux Systems Engineer** and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. **WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:** As a **Linux Systems Engineer** , you will support the administration and maintenance of Linux servers within a large enterprise environment. You will assist SME engineers with system configuration, troubleshooting, security updates, and day‑to‑day operations that keep mission‑critical systems running for USCENTCOM. Key Responsibilities **Linux System Engineer** * Assist with deploying, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers and virtual machines. * Support basic administration of services such as Apache/Nginx, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP. * Help manage SSL/TLS certificates and ensure web services remain secure and functional. **System Maintenance & Security** * Apply system patches, updates, and security configurations under senior guidance. * Monitor system performance and report issues affecting uptime or stability. * Follow established policies and procedures to maintain system security and compliance. **Troubleshooting & Support** * Troubleshoot common Linux system issues and escalate complex problems when needed. * Document findings, solutions, and troubleshooting steps for
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