Linux/Systems Engineer Sr. Advisor - TS/SCI w/Polygraph (Warrenton, VA)

About the Role

Join GDIT and deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Linux/Systems Engineer Sr. Advisor. With a career in application development, you will prioritize the end user’s experience while we focus on your career growth. This position requires an active Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Infrastructure Linux Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair for daily operations.
• Assist application teams with the creation, configuration, and deployment of Linux systems.
• Collaborate with other teams to deploy new software and improve existing systems.
• Project-based development, implementation, and documentation of Linux systems including security enhancements, resource monitoring, and Dev/Ops automation.
• Initial troubleshooting of issues and collaboration with other teams for resolution.
• Provide updates on project status through team communication tools.
• Participation in and support of accreditation processes such as scans, automation, and auditing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field; or equivalent education, technical training, or military experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Experience building, administering, and securing cloud environments, including hybrid setups.
• Hands-on experience with cloud VPCs, subnets, route tables, and gateways configuration.
• Experience scaling applications with Java, Python, or other programming languages using Cloud Native technologies.
• Experience deploying code in AWS with solutions such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with puppet and ansible in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Extensive experience as a Linux Systems Administrator for RHEL/CentOS.
• Proficiency in scripting tools: Shell, Perl/CGI, Python, Ruby.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication of technical information.

Preferred Skills

• AWS Certification: Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud technologies like Glue, EMR, HIVE, Spark, S3, SQS, and SNS.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or EKS.
• Experience using AWS CDK.
• Experience with SQL querying of relational databases, such as MySQL.
• Experience setting up Docker clusters using Swarm or Kubernetes.
• Experience with git for Infrastructure code management.

Why GDIT Is Your Place

At GDIT, we offer:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology to enhance your skills
• Paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $157,250 - $212,750. However, this is subject to factors such as experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements, and it may vary.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: Warrenton, VA

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for US-based employees includes:

• Medical plan options, dental plans, vision plans, and 401(k) with company match
• Full flex work weeks and various paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave