Advanced Infrastructure Software Specialist (RHEL Expert)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Pittsfield, MA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Advanced Infrastructure Software Specialist and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Expert for Surface Ship Systems Programs, you’ll be a member of an agile team responsible for delivering a robust, flexible, secure, and stable infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships. You will develop and configure common solutions to complex problems, test and troubleshoot in a lab environment, and create documentation to support a rigorous engineering process. You'll meet with your team daily to collaborate and problem solve to ensure we meet our commitments to the U.S. Navy mission. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: in-depth knowledge of managing RHEL systems in complex enterprise environments, experience developing, testing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles, and/or strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. What sets you apart: Experience with RHEL 7, 8, 9, or 10 in enterprise DoD environments Experience with system hardening, patching, and remediation to meet DoD cybersecurity guidelines Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards Experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual enterprises (VMware, KVM, and Proxmox) Experience deploying enterprise infrastructure via Ansible playbooks CompTIA Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain) Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) 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 is either fully on-site or hybrid/flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule). While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. Learn more at https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield. The selected candidate may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a specialized area; or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• in-depth knowledge of managing RHEL systems in complex enterprise environments
• experience developing, testing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles
• strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience with RHEL 7, 8, 9, or 10 in enterprise DoD environments
• Experience with system hardening, patching, and remediation to meet DoD cybersecurity guidelines
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual enterprises (VMware, KVM, and Proxmox)
• Experience deploying enterprise infrastructure via Ansible playbooks
• CompTIA Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• deliver a robust, flexible, secure, and stable infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships
• develop and configure common solutions to complex problems
• test and troubleshoot in a lab environment
• create documentation to support a rigorous engineering process
• meet with your team daily to collaborate and problem solve

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees