Linux System Administrator - active Top Secret required
Quick Summary
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills:Backup and Recovery (Software), Critical Systems,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCIJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsRequirements
~1 min readJob Description:
Linux Administrator
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Linux Administrator and you will build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Linux Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the customer’s mission, your duties will include:
- Install, configure, harden, and maintain Linux-based servers and services in production and non-production environments.
- Proactively monitor system performance and availability, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure reliability, scalability, and optimal performance.
- Execute regular system updates, patch management, and security configurations in alignment with organizational and industry best practices.
- Use scripts and standard automation tools to streamline and improve routine administrative tasks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues impacting Linux systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
- Apply, maintain, and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Maintain and support CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployment, configuration management, and environment consistency.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation, including configurations, change records, and standard operating procedures.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Linux Administrator must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Linux System Administrator in enterprise or production environments.
- Strong practical knowledge of major Linux distributions and their administration.
- Proficiency in scripting for automating routine system administration tasks.
- Familiarity with containerization platforms from an operations and support perspective.
- Exposure to DevSecOps concepts and tools, with an understanding of secure software delivery and operational practices.
- Experience administering environments that leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) tools.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSH), and core services in a Linux ecosystem.
REQUIRED
- Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible
- Location: Onsite
- Required: US Citizenship
- Required: DoD 8140 IAT II compliant
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, competitive pay and paid time off.
- Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities.
- 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.
The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. 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:
40Work Location:
USA DC WashingtonAdditional Work Locations:
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 29, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- September 30, 2026
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