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Linux System Administrator - Top Secret

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: gdit
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 107744 - 126500 USD Yearly USD 107744.00 126500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Linux System Administrator - active Top Secret required

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:

Backup and Recovery (Software), Critical Systems, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Linux Administrator

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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Linux Administrator must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Linux System Administrator in enterprise or production environments.
  • Strong practical knowledge of major Linux distributions and their administration.
  • Proficiency in scripting for automating routine system administration tasks.
  • Familiarity with containerization platforms from an operations and support perspective.
  • Exposure to Dev Sec Ops  concepts and tools, with an understanding of secure software delivery and operational practices.
  • Experience administering environments that leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) tools.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSH), and core services in a Linux ecosystem.

REQUIRED

  • Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
    Top Secret and SCI eligible
  • Location:

    Onsite
  • Required:

    US Citizenship
  • Required:

    DoD 8140 IAT II compliant

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool thatidentifiescareer steps and learning opportunities.
  • Support:
    An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
  • Rewards:
    Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitivepayand paid time off.
  • Flexibility:
    Full-flex work week to own your priorities.
  • Community:
    Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT andyou’llfind endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

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