Advanced Systems Admin Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MN-Bloomington, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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 with expertise in both Linux and Windows environments, 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 administration for physical and virtual Linux and Windows server operating systems. This includes 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 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

Requirements

• 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 servers and services
• Advanced understanding of both Linux and Windows server-based operating systems
• Enhanced troubleshooting skills within Linux and Windows 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 deploying and maintaining Windows Client/Server environments
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows-based user management
• Experience with Windows patching and compliance tools
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting to automate repetitive processes
• Experience with Network Administration
• Experience with Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices
• Familiarity with development and engineering tools such as Gitlab, JIRA, and 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)
• 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

• Expert working knowledge of both Linux and Windows Administration
• Experience with deployment and sustainment of physical and virtual Linux and Windows 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

Responsibilities

• installing new software
• troubleshooting
• granting permissions to applications
• training users
• performing administration for physical and virtual Linux and Windows server operating systems
• configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting physical and virtual hardware and network-related interfaces on servers
• performing OS and vendor software patching on servers
• monitor server performance using monitoring tools

What This Job Offers

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