Linux Sys Admin/Automation Engineer

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

Linux System Administrator/Automation Engineer, Colorado Springs
Make the world’s most advanced missile defense system even smarter

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a System Administrator and Automation Engineer, you will be part of a team providing system administration support services in various lab computing environments. This position will challenge your current system administration skills along with bringing lab automation forward enhancing future system deliveries. You will use your knowledge and experience in virtualized environments to solve critical integration challenges with new deliveries in a CI/CD pipeline using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

 We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Linux System Administration skills in Security-Enhanced Linux and Red Hat repository administration
• Experience with Linux scripting and automation tools to include development and management of Ansible playbooks in classified development environments
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides and other security lockdown processes and protocols
• Understanding of Platform as a Service (PaaS), Security as a Service (SaaS), Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Use of JIRA and Confluence in an Agile development enviroment

 What sets you apart:  

• Working in classified lab environments to manage lab resources, build Linux VMs, debug automation scripts and security vulnerabilities

• Working with multiple functional teams to include software development, cybersecurity, and platform teams
• Knowledge or Experience working with Multi-Factor Authentication, OpenShift, OpenStack, ESXi, QAS/VAS, Active Directory, Containers, Container Orchestration
• Any experience in software development using Java, C#, or C++
• Ability to work independently on complex issues as they arise
• Possess poise and flexibility working in a highly dynamic environment

 Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Flexible work schedules
• 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 requires candidate to be onsite at a customer location 100% of the time.

Successful candidate will be required to obtain appropriate DoD 8140/8570 Level II Certification within 60-days of hire

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran