System Engineer 3

SYSTEM ENGINEER

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
The System Engineer shall serve as the technical lead for the planning, deploying, and documenting the Delinea Tools Suite across the organization’s Linux environments. This role is responsible for translating security and operational requirements into effective privileged access and secrets management solutions. The System Engineer shall design deployment strategies, ensure alignment with the mission’s architecture, and maintain comprehensive documentation to support sustainment, audits, and future expansion.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The System Engineer must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 20+ years of related experience

● Security clearance required: Active TS/SCI w/ Poly
● Required skills:

    Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Suite of Tools
    Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python to automate manual processes
    Experience performing basic System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux environment
    Strong Linux systems engineering background (e.g., RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu)
    Hands-on experience planning or deploying at least one Delinea product (Secret Server, Privilege Manager, DevOps Secrets Vault, or related tools)
    Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate documentation for architecture, configuration, and operational processes
    Familiar with identity and access management concepts, PAM solutions, least-privilege principles, and secure configuration guidelines
    Familiar with integrating Linux systems with authentication and directory services (LDAP, Active Directory, FreeIPA)
    Strong problem-solving skills related to enterprise systems, authentication pipelines, and service-level troubleshooting
    Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as Ansible and SaltStack 
    Familiar with API-driven integrations and secrets management in CI/CD workflows
    Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and associated secret‑handling patterns

● Position Desired Skills:

    Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence 
    Experience in cybersecurity engineering roles or working within compliance-driven environments (STIGs, NIST, ISO, etc.)

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.

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