Test Engineer I/II, System Administrator

General Dynamics

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Middletown, RIGroton, CT
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12 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Test Engineer I/II, System Administrator

The Test Engineer I/II - System Administrator joins the Sim/Stim System Team at the Newport Engineering Office to support networks, systems, and user environments for simulator development and deployment. This role involves maintaining the Unclassified Information System network, implementing Security Technical Implementation Guide controls, and performing regular system patching to ensure reliable access to engineering tools. The position requires troubleshooting simulators within Classified Information Systems environments in Groton, CT. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Windows workstation and server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and at least one scripting language like Bash or PowerShell. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of VLANS, routing, and networking concepts. Additional preferred skills include RHEL administration, firewall management, VPN solutions, packet capture using Wireshark, and experience with Hyper-V, Jira, and Git.

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Median $125289 from 36 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Maintain the Unclassified Information System (UIS) network for the Sim/Stim engineering group.
  • Implement Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) controls across systems.
  • Perform regular system patching and maintenance for Windows and RHEL workstations and servers.
  • Troubleshoot simulators located within Classified Information Systems (CIS) environments.
  • Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, and networking concepts including VLANS and routing.
  • Provide technical support for tools and resources required for simulator development.
  • Perform packet capture and analysis using tools like Wireshark or tcpdump.
  • Manage firewall administration, access control lists, and enterprise-level VPN solutions.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-5 years of experience maintaining and administrating Windows workstations/servers, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense.
  • Proficient understanding of VLANs, routing, and networking concepts.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Bash or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience maintaining and administrating RHEL workstations/servers, Active Directory, and Group Policy (preferred).
  • Experience with firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, STIGs, hypervisors, Jira, or Git (preferred).

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