System / Network Automation Admin

**Job Description:** Type of Requisition: Regular

**Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:** Top Secret/SCI

**Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:** Top Secret/SCI

**Public Trust/Other Required:** None

**Job Family:** IT Infrastructure and Operations

**Skills:** Job Qualifications: Complex Systems, Scripting, Software Applications, Systems Design, Systems Development

**Certifications:** None

**Experience:** 5 + years of related experience

**US Citizenship Required:** Yes

**Job Description:** Job Description Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a System / Network Automation Admin 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 System / Network Automation Admin , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on System / Network Automation Admin 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.

**HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT**

• 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.

**Education:** WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

**Required Experience:**

• 5+ years of related experience

**Required Technical Skills:**

• 4+ 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

**Security Clearance Level:**

• TS/SCI (Required)

**Preferred Skills And Abilities:**

• 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

Location:

• On Customer Site

**Citizenship Required:**

• US Citizenship

**GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:**

• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, ge…