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# ITSM ServiceNow Platform & Linux Administrator /CMDB Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $161,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management Databases, Linux, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Servicenow
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a3a7d40fc5be44f

## About the Role

Microsoft Windows Server

ServiceNow Administration

ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB)

ServiceNow Platform, SYSTEMS ENGINEER Senior - ServiceNow Platform & Linux Administrator/CMDB

Must have Linux Administration

This position will work primarily managing a self-hosted ServiceNow Platform environment as well as working to manage/maintain the ServiceNow CMDB.

This person should have a good understanding of ServiceNow, knows Linux and hopefully have worked on a self-hosted and cloud environment.

They should also have experience in maintaining a CMDB.
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you., Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer must have:

 * Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
 * Experience: 2+ years of related experience
 * Technical skills: Must have Linux Administration; Microsoft Windows Server; ServiceNow Administration; ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB); ServiceNow Platform, Java, JavaScript

 * Security clearance level: Public Trust
 * US citizenship required, 2 + years of related experience
 * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Certified System Administrator (CSA) | ServiceNow - ServiceNow
Travel Required

## Description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., As a Systems Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our DHS customer. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the ServiceNow Platform and CMDB environment.

 * Lead/Manage/Support Self-Hosted ServiceNow Platform administration.
 * Collaborate with multiple development groups to deploy updates and troubleshoot issues related to the ServiceNow Platform
 * Drive outcomes and work with development teams to innovate, resolve challenges, etc.


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