Sr IT Apps Analyst

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. They make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch, move people, protect soldiers, and power industries, serving customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Information Technology business area, specifically in the Engineering Business Systems department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, Information Technology, or related field OR five (5) additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
At least five (5) years’ experience in system administration, preferably on Linux-based systems.
Ability to work independently on novel and challenging technical tasks and produce quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
Effective writing, presentation, and oral communication skills.
Comfortable with and capable of creating internal and user-facing documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a compliance-driven industry.
Experience deploying and maintaining applications hosted on both Windows and Linux, with an emphasis on RHEL distributions.
Knowledge of computer networks and network concepts (network stack; common protocols, i.e., TCP, HTTP, SSH, FTP, etc.).
Understanding database design concepts and RDBMS fundamentals.
Experience with scripting languages on multiple platforms, particularly PowerShell, Bash, Java, and Python.
Knowledge of web-based application concepts and design.
Experience with system development life-cycle best practices.
Familiarity with Project Management concepts.
Familiarity with administering or using systems or platforms such as Jira, FlexNET, ServiceNow, vSphere, and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

Analyzing business requirements.
Providing IT advice and services to business clients.
Developing short- and long-term solutions.
Creating and running test scripts to verify and validate system functionality.
Deploying minor and enterprise-grade solutions for business-critical applications and systems.
Maintaining and upgrading deployed systems.
Following and continuously improving standard processes.
Performing other duties as assigned by management.