Systems Specialist

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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Systems Specialist - Active TS/SCI w/Poly The Systems Specialist joins the technical support services team to maintain, improve, and secure the organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves performing system administration, troubleshooting escalated issues from help desk teams, and managing server health through patching, configuration changes, and performance tuning. The individual will also handle user account management, implement security controls like firewalls and antivirus, and manage system migrations and integrations. Key technical requirements include experience with Windows or Linux server administration, Active Directory, group policies, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Candidates should be proficient in cloud services like Azure, AWS, or M365, and possess skills in DNS/DHCP, backup solutions, and scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python. The role ensures stable operations for critical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve infrastructure standards.

Skills

Windows Linux Active Directory VMware Hyper-V Azure AWS M365 PowerShell Bash Python SolarWinds Nagios PRTG Splunk DNS DHCP ITIL ServiceNow Remedy Jira Zendesk

What you'll do

Manage and maintain servers, operating systems, and key applications to ensure optimal performance.
Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes following established change management procedures.
Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues involving system, application, and network problems.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across the organization.
Install, configure, and deploy new systems, tools, and infrastructure components.
Implement and monitor security controls including antivirus, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
Perform root cause analysis on incidents and outages to implement corrective actions.
Document system configurations, procedures, and standards for internal use.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must have an Associate's degree (AA/AS).
Must have 8 or more years of related experience.
Must hold a CompTIA Security+ certification.
Must have experience with Windows and/or Linux server administration, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms.
Must possess strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems, applications, and basic networking.
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly.

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