Linux Cloud Engineer, TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 1, 2026
|
|
|
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: Cloud: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, System Integration
Certifications: None Experience: 8 years of related experience US
Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Seize your opportunity
to make a personal impact as a Linux Cloud Engineer supporting
customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful
contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Linux Cloud Engineer ,
you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our
work depends on a Linux Cloud Engineer joining our highly skilled
team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the
customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as
a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have
responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the
client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of
information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the
change, lead our change – join us! This engineer will work with a
team of technical professionals to ensure the maintenance and
operational efficiency of custom software baseline and server
hardware in data centers. The role involves maintaining,
troubleshooting, and upgrading physical server infrastructure. The
work will be carried out in an agile environment, requiring
exceptional flexibility and technical skills to adapt to dynamic
requirements and multiple stakeholders. HOW IT CLOUD SYSTEMS
ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Maintain, troubleshoot custom Software
Baseline based on Scientific Linux and Red Hat Linux. Maintain,
troubleshoot, and upgrade server hardware to ensure operational
efficiency. Collaborate with technical teams to set up and maintain
development, testing, and production environments. Monitor server
performance, implement improvements, and develop maintenance
schedules. Provide technical support, document activities, and
ensure compliance with industry standards. Participate in on-call
support as needed for after-hours issues. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO
SUCCEED: Education : Bachelors ( Computer engineering, Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information
Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline )
Required Experience : 8 yrs Required Technical Skills: Proficient
in Linux/Unix systems administration Extensive knowledge of
physical server management and troubleshooting. Experience with
environment and server layout and configuration maintenance to
industry standards. Ability to develop and follow maintenance
schedules and procedures. Strong understanding of large-scale
system integration. Experience with scripting to automate routine
maintenance and operational tasks. Familiarity with project
management tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Strong communication
and documentation skills. Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with
active polygraph. Optional Skills: Experience with AWS Cloud
infrastructure and AWS CloudFormation. Knowledge of cloud
application architecture (AWS/Azure). Experience with cloud
environment automation and monitoring. Strong communication and
documentation skills Technical experience with large scale system
integration Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with active polygraph
Location : Bethesda, MD - On Customer Site 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. WeAreGDIT JET
GDITEnhanced2026 VA_2026Alumni The likely salary range for this
position is $187,000 - $253,000. 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: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options:
Onsite Work Location: USA MD Bethesda 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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional
services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission
services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense
and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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/ML,
Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our
clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing
the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our
Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and
events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals
with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Keywords: GD Information Technology, Bethesda , Linux Cloud Engineer, TS/SCI w/Polygraph, IT / Software / Systems , Bethesda, Maryland
