Linux Sys Admin/Automation Engineer
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.
We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.
Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.
Responsibilities for this Position
Linux Sys Admin/Automation EngineerID: 2025-65555
USA-CO-Colorado Springs
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/26/2025
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
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
Bachelors degree in a specialized area or equivalent relevant experience is required; plus, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities for this Position
Linux System Administrator/Automation Engineer, Colorado Springs
Make the worlds most advanced missile defense system even smarter
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a System Administrator and Automation Engineer, you will be part of a team providing system administration support services in various lab computing environments. This position will challenge your current system administration skills along with bringing lab automation forward enhancing future system deliveries. You will use your knowledge and experience in virtualized environments to solve critical integration challenges with new deliveries in a CI/CD pipeline using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Linux System Administration skills in Security-Enhanced Linux and Red Hat repository administration
- Experience with Linux scripting and automation tools to include development and management of Ansible playbooks in classified development environments
- Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides and other security lockdown processes and protocols
- Understanding of Platform as a Service (PaaS), Security as a Service (SaaS), Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
- Use of JIRA and Confluence in an Agile development enviroment
What sets you apart:
- Working in classified lab environments to manage lab resources, build Linux VMs, debug automation scripts and security vulnerabilities
- Working with multiple functional teams to include software development, cybersecurity, and platform teams
- Knowledge or Experience working with Multi-Factor Authentication, OpenShift, OpenStack, ESXi, QAS/VAS, Active Directory, Containers, Container Orchestration
- Any experience in software development using Java, C#, or C++
- Ability to work independently on complex issues as they arise
- Possess poise and flexibility working in a highly dynamic environment
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Flexible work schedules
- 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 requires candidate to be onsite at a customer location 100% of the time.
Successful candidate will be required to obtain appropriate DoD 8140/8570 Level II Certification within 60-days of hire
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $113,873.00 - USD $123,214.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
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General Dynamics Mission Systems is a technology integrator and original equipment manufacturer that provides mission critical solutions across ground, sea, air, space and cyberspace.
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