XLCC Advanced IT Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Administration, and/or related field or equivalent experience, plus 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree plus 3 years of related experience.



CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

With dedication and outstanding leadership skills, you’ll be involved in every phase of an application throughout its lifecycle, consulting and collaborating with business leaders, end users, IT staff, vendors and other third parties. Your tasks include job automation, running batch jobs, running SQL scripts, reviewing logs, system and application monitoring, maintenance, patch management, software upgrades, file transfers, backups, incident/problem troubleshooting and support. You’ll also ensure that the application layer is optimally configured for seamless integration and operability with OS, database, middleware, network, web services, and other interrelated technological components. We’ll rely on you to monitor and enforce compliance of regulatory requirements like Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and corporate information security policies which includes ensuring appropriate documentation for system configuration, change control, access control, and system logs.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Administration, and/or related field or equivalent experience, plus 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree plus 3 years of related experience
• Excellent experience supporting critical application software (local, network installed and SaaS) to include medium to complex troubleshooting, research, ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, and maintain procedural documentation
• Solid knowledge on server architecture and understanding of virtualization technologies, storage systems, enterprise security practices, and replication technologies
• Solid understanding of the Internet and its key configuration components (e.g. DNS, http, IP addressing, Subnetting), and different methods of file transfer (e.g., FTP, SFTP, FTPS, NDM)
• Solid understanding of solutions development methodologies (e.g. DevOps, Agile, Software Development Lifecycle, etc.)

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Experience as a developer, systems integrator, systems engineer, solutions architect, or similar, strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge of SQL scripts and other scripting languages, and experience with batch automation and automation tools
• Expertise in CTIA and/or XLCC network architecture
• Knowledge of JIRA, and Agile development
• Familiarity with Soldier Touch Points and Operational Test
• Knowledge and experience with networking configuration. Specifically, working with advanced features of switches, routers and firewalls.
• Experience with setup and configuration of virtualized infrastructure. VMware, ESXi, Vspere.
• Experience with hardware assembly

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.

USD $98,891.00 - USD $107,004.00 /Yr.

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