Linux Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Linux Systems Engineer responsible for enterprise infrastructure and automation solutions at GDIT. Collaborating with teams to optimize systems in St.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSpringfield • Montana, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,800 - $216,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleGrafanaLinuxPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-prem and virtualized environments
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through infrastructure-as-code practices
Administer and support Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule
Integrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, SSO, identity providers)
Support and optimize virtualized environments, including platforms such as Nutanix
Support the development of dashboards using observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
Troubleshoot complex system, performance, and integration issues across distributed environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
Document system architecture, processes, and automation workflows
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity and operational best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of related experience
Solid understanding of system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, OS internals)
Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible
Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling
Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule or similar tools)
Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and performance issues
Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments
Experience with virtualization platforms such as Nutanix
Experience with monitoring and alerting systems
Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI poly
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Full flex work weeks where possible
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux administrationAnsibleBashPythoninfrastructure-as-codeRed HatNutanixGrafanaZabbixsystem troubleshooting

Soft Skills

collaborationdocumentationcontinuous improvementoperational efficiencysystem reliabilityscalability

Certifications

Active TS/SCI clearanceCI poly eligibility