Linux Systems Administrator

Type of Requisition

Regular

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

None

None

IT Infrastructure and Operations

• Skills: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Software Updates, Virtual Environments, Virtualization Technologies
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SME

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator SME and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

As a Systems Administrator SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the US Department of War.

• Education:
  
  Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of related experience
• Technical skills:
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and command‑line interface (CLI)
  • Some familiarity in scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Power Shell)
  • Experience with system automation tools (e.g. Active Directory, Group Policy for Windows)
  • Knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, KVM, Docker for Linux; Hyper V, VMWare for Windows)
  • Some experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Splunk, Zabbix, ELK)
  • Understanding of security best practices and protocols
• Security clearance level:
  Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
  
  other specific skills or competencies or customer‑specific/role requirements such as travel, onsite, etc.

• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community:
  Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

$148,750 - $201,250

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

None

Onsite

USA MD Annapolis Junction

NA

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 leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans