Advanced Systems Administration Specialist, Arizona

Basic Qualifications :
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.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position:
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

As an Advanced Systems Administration Specialist, you’ll serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues by conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Your duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users. You’ll also be responsible for the day-to-day support of server services by performing server administration for physical and virtual server operating systems and configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware and network related interfaces on servers. And, you’ll perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual servers performance using monitoring tools.

What you’ll experience:Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret

A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience

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

Broad understanding of the interrelationships within the IT environment with focus on Windows server and client services

Advanced understanding of Windows server based operating systems

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

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

Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive process

Experience with deploying and maintaining Windows Client/Server environments

Experience with implementing Windows security controls to maintain system compliance

Experience with deploying and maintaining Windows Client/Server environments 

Familiarity with compliance controls: NIST SP 800-171, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Experience managing virtual machine with VMware vSphere and related technologies

Experience with Network Administration

Experience with  Vulnerability and Compliance tools 

Experience with CISCO/Juniper Routers, Switches, WAN Protocols (EIGRP), QOS, LAN and Data Center Protocols (Spanning -Tree, Fabric-enabled technologies, VoIP to support Data, Voice and Video)

Experience in routing protocols, TCP/IP protocols, security requirements and network communications.

What sets you apart: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

Working knowledge of Physical and Virtual server support

Working knowledge of Windows Administation

Working knowledge of access, permissions and security that gives the clients the access to the data they need to perform their daily activities

Working knowledge of Network Administration

Technologies include but not limited to:

Microsoft Windows Server

Microsoft Windows 10/11

Active Directory

Cisco/Juniper networking

VMWare

ESXi

Tenable Nessus

Splunk

 

NOTE: This position is on site in Scottsdale, AZ

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 $(phone number removed) - USD $(phone number removed) /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