Senior Linux System Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ
Salary: $88,130–$117,875 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 17 roles within 25 mi

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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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Linux System Engineer

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The Senior Linux System Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to provide Tier III support for patches and updates. This role involves reviewing, analyzing, and testing baselines within the Engineering Operations Facility before release to the RCCs. Key responsibilities include designing system architectures, developing Enterprise Technical Procedures for security configurations, and ensuring Linux systems remain compliant with enterprise policies. The engineer will monitor integrated solutions via a centralized alerting system and develop operating system lifecycle plans. Required technical skills include VMWare management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and knowledge of DISA hardening protocols and STIGs. The position focuses on systems analysis, design, integration, and documentation to solve complex infrastructure problems while maintaining rigorous security standards and ensuring seamless system performance for the client.

Skills

Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Ubuntu VMWare Systems Engineering Systems Design STIG DISA Systems Analysis Integration Documentation Security Configuration

What you'll do

Design and define system architecture for new and existing computer systems.
Provide Tier III support for patches, updates, and security configurations.
Test baseline systems in the Engineering Operations Facility prior to release.
Develop Enterprise Technical Procedures for applying patches and security updates.
Maintain Linux systems in compliance with baseline requirements and enterprise policies.
Monitor all integrated solutions via a centralized alerting system.
Develop operating system lifecycle plans integrating DoD STIGs and security standards.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Active Secret security clearance is required.
Current DOW IAT level III certification is required.
Bachelor's Degree is required.
A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.
An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Thorough experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, or a derivative is required.
VMWare management and administration experience is required.

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