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Job DescriptionSystems Administrator – Active Top Secret Required
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in systems administration means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Administrator joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.
HOW A Systems Administrator WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
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
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree
Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience as a Linux or Kubernetes Administrator
Required Technical Skills: DoD 8140 compliance required
Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret
Required Skills and Abilities: Highly motivated, self-starter with great communications skills; effective problem solver; able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
Preferred Skills: 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 languages such as Bash
Location: Washington, District of Columbia; limited telework may be available
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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