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Linux Systems Administrator SME - Active TS/SCI /w poly (Up to a 30k sign on bonus available)
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$170k–$230k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical plan options, Health Savings Accounts, Dental plan, Vision plan, 401(k) plan with company match, Paid time off
Posted 17d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Systems Administrator SME will install, configure, and maintain Linux systems, including virtualization and cloud environments. They will also collaborate with stakeholders to implement security measures, manage patches, and develop automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 10 years of related experience. An active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and US citizenship are mandatory requirements for this role.
Full job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Linux, System Improvements, System Performance, Virtual Machines (VM)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR SME – LINUX
Grow your impact. Grow your career. At GDIT, you’re not just maintaining systems — you’re supporting a mission that depends on rock‑solid Linux expertise. Join us as a Systems Administrator Linux SME on a long-standing Prime contract supporting a high‑visibility, mission-critical environment. You’ll work in a fast-paced setting where your decisions matter and your technical leadership is valued.
This is the place where Linux professionals build stability, expand their skills, and chart a long-term career path.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
System Administration Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems, including virtualization platforms and cloud computing environments.
Networking Determine network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Identify, analyze, and resolve network issues.
System Security In coordination with the ISSO, implement security measures, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with customer security policies.
Collaboration Partner with software developers and IT stakeholders to support system integration, patch workflows, and maintenance activities.
Automation Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools that reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.
Patch Management Maintain systems with software updates, patches, and upgrades while validating functionality and compatibility.
Documentation Create and update system documentation including configurations, processes, and procedures.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your Linux expertise and passion for innovation to an environment where your skills are both trusted and expanded.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field • 10+ years of related experience • SME-level proficiency with Linux operating systems • Active TS/SCI with polygraph • US citizenship • Demonstrated experience with virtual machines, Thin Clients, switches, and networking responsibilities
DESIRED SKILLS
Strong hands-on experience with AWS
WHY LINUX SMEs CHOOSE GDIT
Career Stability: Support a long-term Prime contract with continued mission funding and organizational investment. • Growth Opportunities: Work alongside top engineers, gain exposure to cloud environments, automation, new toolsets, and mission technologies. • Impactful Work: Your Linux expertise directly enables critical national‑level operations. • Technical Leadership: As an SME, your insights shape system architecture, integration, and modernization. • A Culture of Support: GDIT invests in training, certifications, and professional development to help you build your next career milestone.
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, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ● 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 $170,000 - $230,000. 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:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction
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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at
GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers solutions, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.
Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI, cyber, and software development.
GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our customers’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world.
Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Offices: Falls Church, Virginia 22042, US
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