Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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.
FLEX SCHEDULE FOR NOW, GOING INTO THE OFFICE WHEN NEEDED, TRANSITIONING TO THE OFFICE MORE OVER TIME.
Responsibilities for this PositionDeveloping mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.
Responsibilities for this Position
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows Desktop (Windows 7, 10) and Server (2008, 2016) technologies including experience with traditional software delivery and application installation processes and configurations
- Understanding of Linux server technologies including experience with traditional software delivery and application installation processes and configurations
- Understanding of Virtualization (VMWare) technologies
- Experience integrating software on a common operating system
- Experience with scripting and automation technologies, specifically PowerShell and BASH
ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE SKILLS:
- Experience with Scanning/Vulnerability Management tools (VMS, ACAS, Nessus)
- Experience with Data Protection Software such as Acronis or Veritas
- Ability to perform network troubleshooting (Certificates, 802.1x, multicast, TCP/IP etc)
- Experience with scripting and automation technologies, specifically PowerShell and BASH
- Experience with security software such as McAfee’s Host Based Security System
- Operating system certifications (Windows Server, RedHat Linux)
- Security + certification, or ability to obtain Security + certification
- Linux system administration experience
- Experience with systems administration software such as Splunk and Landesk
- Experienced with designing, configuring, and securing virtual machines
- Experience with implementing basic Windows mail servers.
- Knowledge of Exchange 2010 & 2016.
- Microsoft Deployment Toolkit knowledge
- Troubleshooting skills with Active Directory Replication
- Storage Area Network (SAN) administration
- Data Backup Systems Administrator
- Experience configuring SNMP on Windows servers
- Experience supporting end-users
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
PREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Other applicable certifications (e.g. Windows/Linux Certifications, CompTIA Security+, Network+, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, Linux+)
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, information technology or a related specialized area or field
- Experience working on the LCS class of ships
TRAVEL AVAILABILITY:
The selected candidate will be expected to travel up to 25% of the time supporting Littoral Combat Ships (LCS-class ships) and will work within the parameters and rules common to U.S. Naval vessels.
Company OverviewGeneral 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!
ABOUT GENERAL DYNAMICS IN PITTSFIELD, MA
Come work for General Dynamics Mission Systems in beautiful Berkshire County, located on the western edge of Massachusetts. The Berkshires are very family friendly with excellent schools. The housing market is very affordable compared to surrounding larger cities. General Dynamics provides exceptional salaries in Berkshire County which provides a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family.
The surrounding area is a cultural center for arts and theater, including established venues such as Tanglewood, Mass Museum of Contemporary Arts, The Clark Art Institute and the Norman Rockwell Museum, to name a few. Berkshire County is also a recreation hub with mountains for hiking or mountain biking, multiple lakes, ski areas, golf courses and even the Appalachian Trail. Being part of New England, western Massachusetts also boasts four distinct and enjoyable seasons, from the comfortable summer months to the colorful fall and pristine winters.
As a small city with surrounding rural towns, Pittsfield has a reasonable cost of living and relaxing short commutes without giving up modern life amenities. We are centrally located in the northeast, providing easy access to all of the attractions New England can offer. Boston and New York City are both less than a 3 hour drive away.
The Berkshires are Calling!
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.EOE/Disability/Veteran