Linux Systems Administrator
Quick Summary
Skills:IT Troubleshooting, Linux Management,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
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IT Infrastructure and OperationsRequirements
~1 min readJob Description:
As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Linux-based server environments supporting a large-scale enterprise infrastructure. This role supports mission-critical systems across an environment of more than 5,000 users, 1,000 servers, and 10,000 endpoints. The administrator will collaborate closely with other Enterprise Services teams to ensure system availability, performance, security compliance, and operational efficiency in support of USCENTCOM mission requirements.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux server environments, including physical and virtual systems.
- →Administer Red Hat and CentOS Linux systems, ensuring stability, performance, and security compliance.
- →Configure and manage Linux services such as Apache, Nginx, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and related system services.
- →Monitor system performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations.
- →Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, including problems without existing documented solutions.
- →Implement system patches, updates, and security hardening in accordance with DoD and organizational policies.
- →Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle activities supporting Linux-based services.
- →Collaborate with infrastructure, network, storage, and security teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions aligned with enterprise requirements.
- →Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and the deployment of new Linux infrastructure components.
- →Ensure incidents, problems, and service requests are tracked, prioritized, escalated, and resolved appropriately.
- →Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
- →Produce reports and data sets to inform leadership of system performance, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- →Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior administrators and team members.
- →Support projects focused on improving the security, efficiency, scalability, and resilience of Linux environments.
- →Assist in developing and enforcing system policies and best practices.
- →Participate in enterprise initiatives to modernize and standardize infrastructure services.
- →Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across Enterprise Services teams.
Work Location:
USA FL MacDill AFBAdditional Work Locations:
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $110,500–$149,500 a year
- 15% above the $113,500 median for Systems Administrator jobs on Jobera (325 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- November 10, 2026
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- November 10, 2026
- Last seen
- November 10, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 68%
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- November 10, 2026
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