General Dynamics Information Technology · 8 hours ago
Linux Systems Administrator - Active Top Secret required
USA DC Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. They are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to enhance and connect critical systems, ensuring operational efficiency and security within a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Basic knowledge of containerization and container orchestration
Experience developing methods for deploying development environments that mirror production environments for risk mitigation in test and evaluation of software and hardware solutions
Develop and provide documentation and training to improve utilization of various Linux based technical solutions
Experience troubleshooting complex system hardware and software issues
Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMP
Solid knowledge of Networking, VLANs, Firewalls, Load Balancers, and addressing schemes
Skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting
Knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation
Experience working in DevOps and/or DevSecOps environments
Experience with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides)
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
Ability to interact effectively with project teams, managers, and end users
Creative and innovative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret clearance
Top Secret/SCI clearance ability
3+ years of related experience
US Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree
5+ years of related experience as a Linux or Kubernetes Administrator
DoD 8140 compliance required
Highly motivated, self-starter with great communications skills
Effective problem solver
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
Basic knowledge of containerization and container orchestration
Experience developing methods for deploying development environments that mirror production environments for risk mitigation in test and evaluation of software and hardware solutions
Develop and provide documentation and training to improve utilization of various Linux based technical solutions
Experience troubleshooting complex system hardware and software issues
Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMP
Solid knowledge of Networking, VLANs, Firewalls, Load Balancers, and addressing schemes
Skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting
Knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation
Experience working in DevOps and/or DevSecOps environments
Experience with STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides)
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
Ability to interact effectively with project teams, managers, and end users
Creative and innovative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Preferred
Experience deploying and maintaining applications in a Kubernetes environment
Basic knowledge of Elasticsearch or any distributed full-text search engine
Basic PostgreSQL database administration
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing Ansible for configuration management and application deployment
Monitoring and alerting packages (e.g., Nagios, Grafana, and Prometheus)
Experience with at least one scripting language such as Bash
Benefits
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
The ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
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