Linux System Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Linux System Engineer

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Linux System Engineer 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 Linux System Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Linux System Engineer joining our team to review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates, to include testing the baseline in the Engineering Operations Facility (EOF) prior to release to the RCCs.

HOW A LINUX SYSTEM ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
● Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
● You will also develop Enterprise Technical Procedures (ETPs) with the directions to apply patches, upgrades and security configurations and/or updates to the baseline system in the EOF for testing IAW with the STIGs.
● Ensure that already-provisioned Linux systems are kept in compliance with baseline requirements & ever-changing enterprise policy (e.g., equivalent to Group Policy in the Windows realm for ongoing compliance updates).
● Monitor all solutions integrated via a centralized alerting system.
●Develop an operating system lifecycle plan with integration of DoD STIGs and other recommended security standards.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Required Experience: BS and 10 years of related experience.
● Required Technical Skills: VMWare management/ administration experience. Relevant experience can be substituted for education. Thorough experience preferably with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu or a derivative.
● Security Clearance Level: Secret
● Required Skills and Abilities: Highly motivated, self-starter; ability to work alone (Majority of work is individual); heavy research and development when necessary.

Knowledge of Windows and Linux Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and current DISA’s hardening protocol.

● DoD IAT III certification required
● Preferred Skills: Experienced in systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and engineering.
● Location: On Customer Site

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!

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required