Advanced Systems Administration Specialist

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLeansville, NC
Salary
$111,881–$121,059 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $151k
This role $116k
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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $118,708–$183,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $116k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 525 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,519–$150,385 across 439 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Advanced Systems Administration Specialist

The Advanced Systems Administration Specialist role at General Dynamics Mission Systems in McLeansville, NC, involves day-to-day administration and maintenance of secure infrastructures across physical and virtual environments. This position requires designing, developing, and testing new system infrastructure solutions while addressing technical issues for users and ensuring compliance with evolving technologies. Key responsibilities include vulnerability scanning, patching servers and network devices, and maintaining security measures to comply with standards like STIGs and NIST SP 800-171/800-53. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus three years, along with expertise in RedHat Linux, Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash. Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, Docker, Ansible, Tenable Nessus, and Splunk is also beneficial. A Department of Defense Secret clearance and DoD 8570.1 certification for IAT-II or higher are required.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, build, and test new system infrastructure solutions.
  • Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation on systems to maintain security.
  • Manage OS and vendor software patching on servers and network devices.
  • Ensure compliance with STIGs/CIS Benchmarks for Linux/Windows environments.
  • Monitor system performance and manage backups to ensure high availability.
  • Implement and update antivirus measures to maintain system security standards.
  • Serve as a front-line technical support interface, addressing user issues promptly.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years.
  • Advanced knowledge of RedHat Linux, Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and application environments.
  • Experience implementing Linux/Windows security controls (STIGs, CIS Benchmarks) for compliance.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts, backup solutions, disaster recovery strategies, and change management systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Department of Defense Secret clearance required at time of hire; must meet DoD 8570.1 IAT-II certification requirements.
  • Proficiency in scripting methodologies (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and developer tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitLab).

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