About this role
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a specialized area; or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a Senior Infrastructure Software and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Specialist for Surface Ship Systems Programs, you’ll be a member of an agile team responsible for delivering a robust, flexible, secure, and stable infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships. You will develop and configure common solutions to complex problems, test and troubleshoot in a lab environment, and create documentation to support a rigorous engineering process. You'll meet with your team daily to collaborate and problem solve to ensure we meet our commitments to the U.S. Navy mission.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: in-depth knowledge of managing RHEL systems in complex enterprise environments, experience developing, testing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles, and/or strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
What sets you apart:
- Experience with RHEL 7, 8, 9, or 10 in enterprise DoD environments
- Experience with system hardening, patching, and remediation to meet DoD cybersecurity guidelines
- Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
- Experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual enterprises (VMware, KVM, and Proxmox)
- Experience deploying enterprise infrastructure via Ansible playbooks
- CompTIA Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
- Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:This position is either fully on-site or hybrid/flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule). While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. Learn more at https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield. The selected candidate may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time.
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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range
USD $89,505.00 - USD $96,847.00 /Yr.Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Other facts
About General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
What you'll do
- As a Senior Infrastructure Software and RHEL Specialist, you will be part of an agile team delivering infrastructure solutions for U.S. Navy surface ships. Your role includes developing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting solutions while creating documentation to support engineering processes.
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