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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 2 months ago

Advanced Systems Admin Specialist

Quincy, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in engineering high technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions. As an Advanced Systems Admin Specialist, you will maintain and support the company's technology infrastructure, including managing servers and networks, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring data protection and compliance with company policies.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the functionality, efficiency, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both physical and virtual hardware including those in lab environments and computers running on one or more operating systems using monitoring tools

Work with customers to identify, isolate, and resolve problems with server that are affecting other services

Executes, maintains, and promotes Security Compliancy and Process Improvement processes and policies

Ability to express and discuss technical topics effectively within team environment

Conducts systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies

Carries out specific assignments to repair defects, perform upgrades and preventative maintenance in primary domain

Performs Operating System and vendor software patching on servers

Run scripts and tools to automate repetitive processes and provides inputs for improvements

Configures, maintains and troubleshoots network related interfaces on servers

Performs troubleshoots and does analysis of alerts on Servers

Key contributor in identifying, implementing, reviewing, approving, and analyzing new performance metrics to optimize the environment for efficiencies and identify additional improvement opportunities

Qualification

Operating SystemsNetwork ManagementCybersecurity PrinciplesScripting LanguagesVirtualization TechnologiesBackup SolutionsSystem Monitoring ToolsProblem-Solving SkillsDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire

U.S. citizenship is required

Fully proficient understanding of various operating systems like Windows, Linux, and UNIX

Intermediate knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other networking concepts

Understanding of cybersecurity principles, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems

Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar

Fully proficient knowledge of backup solutions and disaster recovery strategies

Ability to configure and manage servers and network devices

Fully proficient problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues

Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks

Experience with system monitoring and management tools like Nagios, SolarWinds, or similar

Fully proficient documentation skills to maintain system documentation, procedures, and policies

Ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot effectively

Fully proficient verbal and written communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Fully proficient attention to detail for system management and security practices

Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support cross-functional projects

Preferred

Solid understanding of server based operating systems

Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies

Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive processes

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Commitment to ongoing professional development

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

10001+ employees