Engineer I/II - Software

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This in-person role supports the Ship Signatures SECRET Network, a classified local area network at the EB facility connected to other Department of Defense and Department of Energy sites. The mission-critical networks support EB staff and collaborators in developing U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The position is described as a System Administrator (software Engineer) role. Remote and hybrid options are not available. The person in this role administers Windows and Linux servers; uses LANDESK for software imaging and delivery; deploys desktop and server images and software; and hardens and maintains servers and desktops to DoD STIG settings. The role also includes scheduled system testing, pre-installation testing of desktop hardware, computer and peripheral maintenance and troubleshooting, software maintenance, user support, and interpreting, implementing, and testing security requirements. Active Directory and Group Policy Object configurations must meet security requirements. The successful candidate works with engineers on advanced principles and software integration and must be able to work independently throughout the shipyard facility and at offsite locations, including occasional air travel. Flexible hours are required, and off-hours and weekend work may be needed for scheduled events and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
1–5 years of postgraduate engineering experience.
At least 2 years of experience with Red Hat operating systems.
At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft operating systems.
Experience with LANDESK or SCCM.
Experience assembling, imaging, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing desktop computers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
Keen focus on customer satisfaction, prioritization, time management, and security compliance.
Strong interpersonal, project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work individually, within a team, with other groups, and with customers.

Nice To Haves

Scripting experience, such as Ansible, VBS, or PowerShell.
Level 2 and 3 Help Desk Support experience.
Work experience as a Windows Administrator.
Work experience as a Linux Administrator.
Experience with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Experience with system monitoring software to collect and manage events and system status.
Experience with ESXi, vCenter Server, and vSphere.
Experience with storage arrays.
System administration experience with SIPRNET.
IT project management and execution experience.
Experience with DoD security requirements and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Responsibilities

Administer Windows and Linux servers.
Use LANDESK for software imaging and delivery.
Deploy desktop and server images and software.
Harden and maintain servers and desktops to DoD STIG settings.
Test systems daily, weekly, and monthly, and perform pre-installation testing of new desktop hardware.
Maintain computer hardware and peripherals, including desktop computers; troubleshoot and repair equipment, install new hardware, and support new computer imaging.
Maintain software through patches, license updates, installation, configuration, and removal.
Provide user support.
Interpret, implement, and test security requirements.
Configure Active Directory and Group Policy Objects to meet security requirements.
Work with engineers on advanced principles and software integration.
Work independently throughout the shipyard facility and at offsite locations, including occasional air travel.
Support flexible work hours and off-hours and weekend work for scheduled events and troubleshooting.