Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator - Geospatial Systems

Deliver innovative, simple solutions to complex problems as a Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end-user’s experience your priority, and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator -

Geospatial Systems , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared  Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA, or St. Louis, MO.  

The Systems Engineering team is seeking a driven Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator that is highly technical and mission focused. This ideal candidate is ready to operate as a TIER 3 level Linux Administrator, experienced in managing large amounts of data and storage at sites all over the world. This is a fast paced, ever evolving, challenging position that is mission focused and rewarding.

Job Duties:

• Daily administration of multiple RHEL servers, attached storage, and the networks they utilize
• Provide Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution
• Implement, troubleshoot and maintain IT systems remotely
• Document the management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the server/storage devices
• Work within existing Ticket management practices to escalate and communicate status to the customer and program.  
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple contracts to produce security and engineering related artifacts that span technical, physical, and logical system scope.
• Interface with subject matter experts from across several contracts and service lanes to support and document systems environments
• Provide On-Call support on a rotational, as-needed basis
• Travel is expected for installations, repair and disaster recovery

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Basic Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years’ experience as a Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator supporting complex, multi-site enterprise-scale environments
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer Science, etc.)
• Experience writing detailed, technical documentation
• 8570 Compliance
• Active TS/SCI Clearance 
• Ability to respond to after hours on call support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to present to internal & external leadership
• Existing knowledge of our Customers process, procedures and production
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Geospatial software tools.

Desired Qualifications:

A deep expertise in Linux/Unix and a working knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Enterprise Storage Systems
• Oracle/SQL Databases
• DISA STIG Audits, hardening and remediation procedures
• Certification and Accreditation Experience
• Licensing management
• VMWare and virtual environments
• Experience with scripting in Perl and KSH

What we can offer you - Technical exposure in one or more of the following:

• Enterprise-scale system integration and design
• Enterprise Virtualized environments
• Experience with Enterprise Scale Data Center and Cloud Technologies
• LAN and WAN technologies
• Firewall technologies
• DMZ Architectures
• Enterprise class storage, NAS & SAN technologies
• Backup technologies - NetBackup, Cohesity, and Veeam Backup solutions
• Exposure to Next Generation Geospatial software and technologies, including GenAI, and Agentic AI

Location: Customer Site 

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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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