General Dynamics · 1 day ago
System Administrator \ Cybersecurity Professional
General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a System Administrator / Cybersecurity Professional. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems, focusing on engineering development and maintenance of programs along with cybersecurity solutions.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Support engineering development and maintenance of programs
Linux system administration
Network equipment (primarily Cisco) setup and maintenance
Design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions
Works well in a team, can accept direction and constructive criticism
Independently identifies tasks or projects that need to be done and effectively prioritizes time to complete multiple assignments
Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons
Willingness to support both domestic and international travel up to 10%
Holds ownership by identifying alternatives in the midst of barriers to progress
Supports continuous improvement initiative
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
Supporting engineering development and maintenance of programs
Lead Information Assurance efforts for several programs
System administration and network design/maintenance, primarily Linux and Cisco
Hands on work supporting all aspects of network maintenance
Candidates need to be capable of performing multiple duties, including Linux installation, hardening, scanning, and patching; Cisco installs, configuration, troubleshooting; hands on cabling, rack/stack, etc
Support engineering development and maintenance of programs
Linux system administration
Network equipment (primarily Cisco) setup and maintenance
Design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions
Works well in a team, can accept direction and constructive criticism
Independently identifies tasks or projects that need to be done and effectively prioritizes time to complete multiple assignments
Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons
Willingness to support both domestic and international travel up to 10%
Holds ownership by identifying alternatives in the midst of barriers to progress
Supports continuous improvement initiative
Experienced in Linux System Administrator for small/medium size networks
Understanding of vulnerability and compliance scanning, analysis of the scan results, and security patching specifically for the DoD
Working knowledge of Linux hardening
Familiarity with cyber security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, and other government security specifications and guidelines
Network architecture and the application of network setup (LAN, NICs, Router Configurations)
Experienced in Cisco equipment for small/medium size networks
Hands-on experience setting up networks, including servers, network infrastructure equipment, and network end devices
Ability to work alone or in a team environment
Demonstrates ability to move into new teams and quickly learn project defined specific process while applying past knowledge and experience
Proven documentation skills and technical writing
Communicating technical information clearly so that it may be understood by a non-technical individual
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus 5 years of relevant experience
Linux system administration, RHCSA a bonus
Network+/Security+ or equivalent experience, CISSP a bonus
Cisco experience, CCNP a bonus
Experience with general network administration, Server+/Linux+ a bonus
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Highly competitive benefits
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
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