Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA FL MacDill AFB
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ193431
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Systems Engineering
Job Qualifications: Skills: Linux, Linux Windows, Troubleshooting
Certifications: None
Experience: 5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: Senior Linux Systems Administrator: GDIT has an immediate opening for a Sr. Windows / Linux Systems Administrator supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. The position is based in Tampa, Florida.
Position Overview: The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and optimization of Linux-based servers in a complex enterprise environment with over 5,000 users, 1,000 servers, and 10,000 endpoints. The role will focus on ensuring the availability, security, and performance of the organization's Linux infrastructure, providing Tier 3 support for critical systems.
Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience managing Linux servers. The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers, virtual machines, and networking devices. The candidate will play a key role in troubleshooting server performance, ensuring security compliance, and addressing system availability issues. They will collaborate with other IT teams to implement infrastructure solutions that meet operational requirements and contribute to the overall efficiency and security of the organization's systems.
Additional responsibilities include: - Building, deploying, and maintaining Linux server environments.
- Configuring and managing Linux services such as Apache, Nginx, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
- Ensuring the proper functioning and security of web servers, including SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management.
- Tuning system performance, ensuring uptime, and maintaining detailed system documentation.
- Implementing critical system patches and updates across Linux environments.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex systems issues that may not have previously documented solutions.
- Developing and enforcing system policies to optimize performance and security.
- Collaborating with other IT teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that align with organizational requirements.
- Participating in system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments of Linux-based infrastructure.
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of Linux systems.
- Reviewing and preparing system documentation, process guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Supporting projects aimed at improving the security, efficiency, or capability of the Linux environment.
- Ensuring that problems are tracked, escalated, and resolved at the appropriate priority level.
- Producing data sets and reports to inform management of system performance and process improvements.
Education and/or Certifications: Required: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification.
5+ years of experience
Desired: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher.
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
5+ years of experience
Required Skills: - Demonstrated proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Red Hat / CentOS Linux servers.
- Proven experience in systems administration and infrastructure management.
- Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for systems administration tasks such as system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and best practices.
Desired Skills: - Experience with Ansible automation.
- Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission
- Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM's IT environment
- Experience working in cross functional IT teams and projects.
- Experience working with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) administration.
- General understanding of Certificate Lifecycle Management
- Prior experience in the writing and implementation of Group Policies related to the use of computing resources and to address security vulnerabilities as they are discovered.
Clearance Requirement: - Active TS/SCI clearance required
Travel Requirements: - Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations
WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU: - 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 and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.
Not sure this job's the one for you? Check out our other openings at gdit.com/careers.
Do you have a friend or colleague this posting describes? Let them know about the opportunity by clicking "Share."
#OpportunityOwned
#GDITCareers
#GDITLife,
#WeAreGDIT
#ARMA
#CENTCOMCITS
#GDITPRIORITY
The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB
Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
PI260611949
Senior Linux Systems Administrator: GDIT has an immediate opening for a Sr. Windows / Linux Systems Administrator supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. The position is based in Tampa, Florida.
Position Overview: The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and optimization of Linux-based servers in a complex enterprise environment with over 5,000 users, 1,000 servers, and 10,000 endpoints. The role will focus on ensuring the availability, security, and performance of the organization's Linux infrastructure, providing Tier 3 support for critical systems.
Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience managing Linux servers. The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers, virtual machines, and networking devices. The candidate will play a key role in troubleshooting server performance, ensuring security compliance, and addressing system availability issues. They will collaborate with other IT teams to implement infrastructure solutions that meet operational requirements and contribute to the overall efficiency and security of the organization's systems.
Additional responsibilities include: - Building, deploying, and maintaining Linux server environments.
- Configuring and managing Linux services such as Apache, Nginx, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
- Ensuring the proper functioning and security of web servers, including SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management.
- Tuning system performance, ensuring uptime, and maintaining detailed system documentation.
- Implementing critical system patches and updates across Linux environments.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex systems issues that may not have previously documented solutions.
- Developing and enforcing system policies to optimize performance and security.
- Collaborating with other IT teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that align with organizational requirements.
- Participating in system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments of Linux-based infrastructure.
- Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior administrators and team members to foster a deeper understanding of Linux systems.
- Reviewing and preparing system documentation, process guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Supporting projects aimed at improving the security, efficiency, or capability of the Linux environment.
- Ensuring that problems are tracked, escalated, and resolved at the appropriate priority level.
- Producing data sets and reports to inform management of system performance and process improvements.
Education and/or Certifications: Required: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification.
5+ years of experience
Desired: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher.
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
5+ years of experience
Required Skills: - Demonstrated proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Red Hat / CentOS Linux servers.
- Proven experience in systems administration and infrastructure management.
- Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for systems administration tasks such as system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and best practices.
Desired Skills: - Experience with Ansible automation.
- Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission
- Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM's IT environment
- Experience working in cross functional IT teams and projects.
- Experience working with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) administration.
- General understanding of Certificate Lifecycle Management
- Prior experience in the writing and implementation of Group Policies related to the use of computing resources and to address security vulnerabilities as they are discovered.
Clearance Requirement: - Active TS/SCI clearance required
Travel Requirements: - Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations
WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU: - 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 and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.
Not sure this job's the one for you? Check out our other openings at gdit.com/careers.
Do you have a friend or colleague this posting describes? Let them know about the opportunity by clicking "Share."
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote job, Worldwide, Flexible hours,