Advanced Systems Administration Specialist

General Dynamics•Bloomington, MN

59d•Onsite

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of whats possible. Here youll 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, youll 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. Youll 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, youll perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual server performance using monitoring tools.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Masters 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
Experience with Network Attached Storage (NAS) Devices
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
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues
Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with evolving technologies
Install new software
Troubleshoot issues
Grant permissions to applications
Train users
Perform server administration for physical and virtual Linux server operating systems
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual hardware and network-related interfaces on servers
Perform OS and vendor software patching on servers
Monitor physical and virtual server performance using monitoring tools