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Job DescriptionLinux Systems Engineer
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. We are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer for our Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) program with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
This is a full-time position for an initiative with a planned duration of one year.
As a Linux Systems Engineer, you will be performing installations, upgrades, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, securing and repair of Linux servers in a heterogeneous environment. The right candidate will work well with a team, always exhibit excellent customer service skills and be self-motivated seeking ways to improve the environment.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Provide Linux technical knowledge in the areas of system installation, troubleshooting and problem resolution. Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains system documentation and installs system-wide software. Perform Linux system updates, implement changes in multiple environments from test or development to production. Monitor Linux infrastructure, systems operations, and critical application services 24/7; provide information and statistics relevant to system limits on capacity, data storage, system utilization, etc.; respond to critical outages and restore services within agreed upon service levels. Interact with the Team Lead and site staff. Support Virtualization technology using VMware. Monitoring and administration of Linux operating system and its components (Disks, mount points, Packages, Users etc.) Implement proper system patching to address security vulnerabilities and accurately report security incidents As part of a 24/7 on-call rotation (approx once/month), perform the activities associated with the management of dedicated ticket queues to include prioritization of work and assignment to technical resources for resolution of end user concerns while ensuring service levels and objectives are met.WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
BA/BS and 2+ years’ experience in Linux Administration Experience developing and interpreting detailed installation instructions and supporting documentation to effect system design deployments. Experience with Red Hat 8/9 and Oracle Linux 7/8/9Experience with automation of Linux administrative tasks using AnsibleKnowledge in performing firmware upgrades, managing Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Knowledge of replacing failed Oracle hardware componentsIT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ALSO HAD:
Linux Professional Certifications a plus (LPIC, Linux+, RHCSA)LOCATION: Remote
CLEARANCE:
Ability to obtain a Public Trust: candidate must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years and pass a public trust background investigation.
WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU
Full-flex work week. 401K with company match. Customizable health benefits packages. Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators. Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career. Rewards program for high-performing employees.