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Job DescriptionDeliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Jr. Linux Engineer 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 Jr. Linux Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Jr. Linux Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.
HOW A JR. LINUX ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develops technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures
• Troubleshoots complex system hardware and software issues
• Trains end users on the proper use of hardware and software
• Performs advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
• Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels
• Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
• Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups archive operations
• Conducts advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines
• Ensures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network users
• Evaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategies
• May coach and provide guidance to less experience professionals
• Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMP
• Skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting
• Responsible for provisioning virtual and physical servers or workstations
• Administering systems using automation and scripting tools to include CLI, Ansible, or various coding languages
• Knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation
• May serve as a team or task lead
What You'll Need to Succeed
Education and Experience:
• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• 3+ years of related experience as a Linux Administrator
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree
Recommended Skills and Abilities:
• Security + Certification
• Network + Certification
• Linux + Certification
• Additional Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE and LPIC) desired
Location: On Customer Site
US Citizenship Required
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
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