2022-56870 - Advanced Systems Engineer - Software Infrastructure and Integration
100 Plastics Avenue
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Website: gdmissionsystems.com
Company Description:
Platforms: Smarter. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we solve the toughest security and technology challenges facing our nation and its allies by building smarter mission-critical products and systems.We develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. As you might imagine, we can offer career paths that fit almost any area of expertise. Almost any background or interests. And almost any short- and long-term career goals. At our location in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, we develop advanced solutions to support the U.S. Navy's latest ships and combat systems.
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.
Learn more about the Pittsfield facility here: www.gdmissionsystems.com/PittsfieldMA.
Additional Business Name: General Dynamics Mission Systems
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General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Advanced Systems Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
Responsibilities for this Position
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows Desktop (Windows 7, 10) and Server (2008, 2016) technologies including experience with traditional software delivery and application installation processes and configurations
- Understanding of Linux server technologies including experience with traditional software delivery and application installation processes and configurations
- Understanding of Virtualization (VMWare) technologies
- Experience integrating software on a common operating system
- Experience with scripting and automation technologies, specifically PowerShell and BASH
ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE SKILLS:
- Experience with Scanning/Vulnerability Management tools (VMS, ACAS, Nessus)
- Experience with Data Protection Software such as Acronis or Veritas
- Ability to perform network troubleshooting (Certificates, 802.1x, multicast, TCP/IP etc)
- Experience with scripting and automation technologies, specifically PowerShell and BASH
- Experience with security software such as McAfee’s Host Based Security System
- Operating system certifications (Windows Server, RedHat Linux)
- Security + certification, or ability to obtain Security + certification
- Linux system administration experience
- Experience with systems administration software such as Splunk and Landesk
- Experienced with designing, configuring, and securing virtual machines
- Experience with implementing basic Windows mail servers.
- Knowledge of Exchange 2010 & 2016.
- Microsoft Deployment Toolkit knowledge
- Troubleshooting skills with Active Directory Replication
- Storage Area Network (SAN) administration
- Data Backup Systems Administrator
- Experience configuring SNMP on Windows servers
- Experience supporting end-users
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Other applicable certifications (e.g. Windows/Linux Certifications, CompTIA Security+, Network+, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, Linux+)
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, information technology or a related specialized area or field
- Experience working on the LCS class of ships
TRAVEL AVAILABILITY:
The selected candidate will be expected to travel up to 25% of the time supporting Littoral Combat Ships (LCS-class ships) and will work within the parameters and rules common to U.S. Naval vessels.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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.
