System / Network Automation Admin

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA NC Fort Bragg - Fort Bragg (NCC004), NC

16h•$101,546 - $126,500•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior 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 Systems Engineer Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineers joining our team to enhance current capabilities and work with the team to develop future capabilities that ensure our organization remains on the cutting edge of technology.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of related experience
4–8 years' experience as a Linux systems administrator
Linux experience and certifications in RedHat Enterprise Linux
RHEL 7 or later experience
Security+ certification (DoD 8140 requirement)
Experience with VMware ESXi/vCenter and virtualized systems (DRS, HA, vMotion, vDS, snapshots, DR strategies, lifecycle management)
Experience with Slurpit, Nautobot, AWX, Netpicker, GitLab, or similar automation/configuration platforms
Experience with NetApp ONTAP administration (SnapMirror, CIFS/NFS, volumes, SVMs, snapshots, quotas, connectivity, troubleshooting)
Database experience with SQL/Postgres/Redis
Coding or scripting experience (bash, Python, etc.)
Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow‑through
Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience
TS/SCI (Required)
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Detail oriented and organized; ensure accuracy of work
Pursues ongoing education in technical topics
Good business communication skills
Python language experience and/or certification
Windows System and server experience
Containerization experience (K8s troubleshooting support, Docker)
RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 (Ansible) experience or certification
Network+
Agile/DevOps/GitLab experience or certification
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series administration experience

Responsibilities

Designs server and application architectures; performs administrative operation and maintenance functions of server hardware and software.
Maintains system security and executes common practices and procedures; monitors usage statistics and logs; monitors and remedies attempt to penetrate or corrupt server files.
Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings.
Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems.
Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications.
Recommends future direction or projects to management.
Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

Benefits

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
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
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
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
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