Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator - Geospatial Systems

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

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.

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

US Citizenship

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.

#RoverGSS

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required