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Original Job Post

General Dynamics Mission Systems · 2 days ago

Senior Software Engineer

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, system services, application software and system management tools for Linux systems, both natively and within virtual machines

Monitor and test application performance to identify issues with installation and performance

Troubleshoot Information Technology (IT) systems to diagnose and suggest/implement potential solutions

Support physical hardware installation of IT computing equipment and cabling at both local and remote sites

Qualification

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AgileDepartment of Defense Secret security clearanceU.S. citizenshipSoftware engineeringLinux systemsShell scriptingNew informationSubmarine tacticalIat level i certificationsSecurity+Linux+System build automationNetworking knowledgeHardware knowledgeConfiguration managementVirtualization technologiesRed hat kvmProblem-solvingInitiativeTeam player

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field

2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree

Agile experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or other related field and 5 years’ experience, or master’s degree and 3 years experience

Professional and experienced understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories and skilled at applying technical standards

Experience installing, configuring and maintaining Linux-based systems

Experience with shell scripting (e.g., bash, ksh, csh, tcsh, etc.)

Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle ever increasing responsibility and assignments with growing complexity

Takes initiative on assignments and professional execution of projects with little direction

Solid knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting

Submarine Tactical experience, particularly with combat systems operations

Current IAT Level I certifications

Network+

Security+

Linux+

Experience with system build automation tools (i.e., Linux Kickstart, Puppet, Chef, Windows Deployment Server)

Networking knowledge (OSI Network layers, TCP/IP, DHCP)

Computer/Electronics Hardware Knowledge

Configuration management experience with both centralized and distributed version control systems

Experience with virtualization technologies, preferably Red Hat KVM

Ability to be creative, innovative and responsible, and able to master solid decision-making skills

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments

Benefits

401k matching

Flex time off

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10,001+ employees