Sr Advanced Systems Administration Specialist - Linux/Red Hat

General Dynamics Mission Systems
Dedham, MA
31 Mar 2024

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Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.

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

Responsibilities for this Position

Put your talent to the ultimate test. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced our teams often redefine what's possible for the world. If you want to be a leader with the company that delivers smart solutions for our nation's challenges, this is your opportunity.

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.
  • You will be a

    Sr Advanced Systems Administration Specialist - Linux/Red Hat preferred for a diverse system of both physical & virtual servers & workstations.
  • Providing Sr. Level technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for systems operations
  • Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments
  • Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the systems software in order to improve systems performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs
  • Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization
  • Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems
  • Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required
  • Systems Administrators will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files
  • Assist users in applying for accounts and approving user access.
  • You will also be responsible for all ConMon and compliance activities for servers & workstations. You'll perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual servers' performance using monitoring tools. You will be expected apply STIG's, run SCAP and/or Nessus scans.

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 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience
  • Subject matter expert (SME) with the ability to mentor others on administrating the server environment

  • RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7.X RHEL 8.X)

  • VMWare

  • Hyper-V

  • ESXi

  • STIG Checklists

  • STIG Compliance Checker Tool

  • Linux including RHEL/CentOS, specifically secure environments. Virtualized and bare metal

  • Infrastructure aspects of Linux related to authentication, policy, scanning, logging, storage
  • Advanced understanding of server based operating systems
  • Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
  • Hands-on experience developing, deploying and supporting large-scale enterprise server solutions
  • Design, planning, implementation, monitoring, administering and maintaining computer networks
  • Solid understanding of server based operating systems
  • Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
  • Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive processes

  • Experience with ConMon and compliance activities for servers & workstations

What sets you apart:

  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Broad understanding of the interrelationships within the IT environment with focus on server and services
  • Senior level knowledge of physical and virtual server support
  • Senior level knowledge of access, permissions and security that gives the clients the access to the data they need to perform their daily activities

NOTE: This position is on site in Dedham, MA.relocation assistance may be available.

Target salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $142,500.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

Company OverviewAt 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
  • ID: #49594652
  • State: Massachusetts Dedham 02026 Dedham USA
  • City: Dedham
  • Salary: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $142,500.00/Yr.
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-03-31
  • Deadline: 2023-05-29
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