Advanced Infrastructure Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Pittsfield, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$112,924–$125,275 Per Year
SKILLS
Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Identify Issues, Internet Security, K Virtual Machine (KVM), Linux Operating System, Mathematics, Microsoft Windows Desktop, Microsoft Windows Server, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Patches, Support Documentation, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), United States Navy (USN), VMWare, Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pittsfield, MA
POSTED
Today

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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. Candidate must be able to work onsite. Some telecommuting allowed.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Advanced Infrastructure Systems Engineer for Surface Ship Programs, you’ll be a member of an agile team responsible for delivering a robust, flexible, secure, and stable infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships. You will develop and configure common solutions to complex problems, test and troubleshoot in a lab environment, and create documentation to support a rigorous engineering process. You'll meet with your team daily to collaborate and problem solve to ensure we meet our commitments to the U.S. Navy mission.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Understanding of and experience with Linux Server technologies and/or Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server technologies
  • Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH
  • Experience developing, testing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles
  • Experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual enterprises (VMware, KVM, and Proxmox)
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

 

What sets you apart:

  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
  • Experience with system hardening, patching, and remediation to meet DoD cybersecurity guidelines
  • Experience deploying enterprise infrastructure via Ansible playbooks
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. 
  • Interesting work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • 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 is either fully on-site or hybrid/flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule). While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. Learn more at https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield. The selected candidate may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time.

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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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

About the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com