Advanced Systems Administration Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a 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.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

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.

As an Advanced Systems Administration Specialist focusing on Linux, you’ll serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues, conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with evolving technologies. Your responsibilities will include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications, and training users. You’ll also be responsible for the day-to-day support of server services by performing server administration for physical and virtual Linux server operating systems and configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting physical and virtual hardware and network-related interfaces on servers. Additionally, you’ll perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual server performance using monitoring tools.

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 Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience
• Broad understanding of the interrelationships within the IT environment with a focus on server and services
• Advanced understanding of Linux server-based operating systems
• Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the Linux server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
• Experience with deploying and maintaining RedHat Linux/Ubuntu/Server environments
• Experience with implementing Linux security controls to maintain system compliance
• Experience installing, configuring, and writing Ansible playbooks for automation supporting infrastructure production and development environments
• Experience managing virtual machines with VMware vSphere and related technologies
• Experience with Network Administration
• Familiarity with develpment and engineering tools to include Gitlab, JIRA, Confluence
• Familiarity with compliance controls: STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), RMF (Risk Management Framework), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), NIST SP 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
• Familiarity with deploying and maintaining Windows Client/Server environments
• Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive processes

What sets you apart:

• Expert working knowledge of Linux Administration
• Experience with deployment and sustainment of physical and virtual Linux Development Environments
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Technologies include but are not limited to:

• RedHat Enterprise Linux
• Cisco/Juniper networking
• VMware/vCenter/ESXi
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Splunk/Tenable
• STIG Checklists
• STIG Compliance Checker Tool
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Microsoft Windows 10/11
• Active Directory

NOTE: This position is on site in Bloomington, MN

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