Senior Engineer IT Support Specialist - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Senior Engineer IT Support Specialist
ID: 2025-64998
USA-FL-Cape Canaveral
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 1/10/2025
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Responsibilities for this Position
You will:
- Engage with unique skill sets supporting a oneofakind facility at Cape Canaveral Space Station, Florida
- Collaborate with a team that builds on each other's skills to deliver products supporting national security
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge as its discovered.
- Experience with Linux (RedHat or CENTOS).
- Ability to provide onsite technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of serverbased operating systems.
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills within server OS, networking, and storage technologies.
- Execute security scanning and support secure maintenance.
- Contribute to system security design efforts, security requirements analysis, and requirements flow down as part of the cybersecurity team.
- Selfstarter with minimal supervision required.
- Effective interaction with customers.
- Experience in creating, modifying, and removing user accounts.
- Experience in RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) & Windows Administration.
- Proficient in performing Linux audit and reporting tasks.
- Working knowledge of Linux Administration.
- Expertise in Red Hat LINUX, UNIX, or Windows OS command line administration.
- Familiarity with system security assessment/hardening tools such as SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, ACAS/Nessus.
- Understanding of STGs & vulnerability resolution.
- Team player thriving in collaborative environments.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Experience with compliance controls: STIGs, RMF, DFARS, NIST SP 800171, NIST SP 80053.
- Support development of security documentation, including security plans, contingency plans, and security tests plans and procedures.
- Assist in generating Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
- Creative thinking and problemsolving skills.
- Security + or equivalent certification.
- Linux+ certification.
- Proficient in configuring and maintaining realtime operating systems.
- Knowledge of access, permissions, and security to ensure clients have the necessary data access.
- Serve as a frontline interface for users with technical issues.
- Duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions, and training users.
- Perform server administration for server operating systems.
- Create scripts to automate repetitive processes.
- This position is fully onsite.
- While onsite, you will be part of the NOTU Facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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 $80,024.00 - USD $86,589.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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