Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ209549
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications: Skills: Information Technology (IT), Linux, Systems Engineering
Certifications: None
Experience: 6 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you'll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients' biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate their virtual infrastructure needs. Our work depends on a Lab Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.
At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Infrastructure Engineering Services. As a Linux Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team responsible for infrastructure architecture, configuration baselines, future-state planning, automation, and lifecycle management.
In this role, a typical day may include:
- Engineer solutions across virtual and physical platforms, including operating systems, server build deployments, and virtualization technologies to accelerate deployment timelines.
- Develop and maintain enterprise configuration baselines for servers and clients, including hardware components, software/firmware versions, and device configurations.
- Design and maintain appliance lab systems that replicate production environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into DIA's infrastructure roadmap.
- Respond to Tier 3 support tickets related to engineered systems and platforms, providing expert level troubleshooting and resolution. Strong proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8 and 9) system administration.
- In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Satellite installation, upgrade, and lifecycle management.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation, configuration management, and orchestration.
- Ability to develop and troubleshoot Shell and Bash scripts for operational automation.
- Solid understanding of system patching, repositories, and content synchronization workflows.
- Experience working in secure or disconnected environments is a plus.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly
- Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
- Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline + 6 years' experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
- Familiarity with monitoring solutions, and enterprise security compliance requirements
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
- Familiarity with networking concepts, firewalls, and load balancers
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
- Strong proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration
- In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Satellite installation, upgrade, and lifecycle management
- Ability to develop and troubleshoot shell and bash scripts for operational automation
- Solid understanding of system patching, repositories, and content synchronization workflows
- Experience working in secure or disconnected environments is a plus
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 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, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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 MD Annapolis Junction
Additional Work Locations: USA VA Sterling
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.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc .
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI279210575
GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you'll become a critical part in how we successfully solve our clients' biggest challenges, deliver on promise, and innovate their virtual infrastructure needs. Our work depends on a Lab Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD.
At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Infrastructure Engineering Services. As a Linux Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team responsible for infrastructure architecture, configuration baselines, future-state planning, automation, and lifecycle management.
In this role, a typical day may include:
- Engineer solutions across virtual and physical platforms, including operating systems, server build deployments, and virtualization technologies to accelerate deployment timelines.
- Develop and maintain enterprise configuration baselines for servers and clients, including hardware components, software/firmware versions, and device configurations.
- Design and maintain appliance lab systems that replicate production environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into DIA's infrastructure roadmap.
- Respond to Tier 3 support tickets related to engineered systems and platforms, providing expert level troubleshooting and resolution. Strong proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8 and 9) system administration.
- In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Satellite installation, upgrade, and lifecycle management.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation, configuration management, and orchestration.
- Ability to develop and troubleshoot Shell and Bash scripts for operational automation.
- Solid understanding of system patching, repositories, and content synchronization workflows.
- Experience working in secure or disconnected environments is a plus.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly
- Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
- Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline + 6 years' experience or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
- Familiarity with monitoring solutions, and enterprise security compliance requirements
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
- Familiarity with networking concepts, firewalls, and load balancers
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
- Strong proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration
- In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Satellite installation, upgrade, and lifecycle management
- Ability to develop and troubleshoot shell and bash scripts for operational automation
- Solid understanding of system patching, repositories, and content synchronization workflows
- Experience working in secure or disconnected environments is a plus
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 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, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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 MD Annapolis Junction
Additional Work Locations: USA VA Sterling
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.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
gdit.com/tc .
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
PI279210575
Job Tags
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