Advanced Infrastructure Software Engineer (RHEL Expert)

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 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. Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Advanced Infrastructure Software Specialist and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Expert for Surface Ship Systems Programs, you'll be a member of an agile team responsible for delivering a robust, flexible, secure, and stable infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships. You will develop and configure common solutions to complex problems, test and troubleshoot in a lab environment, and create documentation to support a rigorous engineering process. You'll meet with your team daily to collaborate and problem solve to ensure we meet our commitments to the U.S. Navy mission.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: in-depth knowledge of managing RHEL systems in complex enterprise environments, experience developing, testing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles, and/or strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

What sets you apart:

• Experience with RHEL 7, 8, 9, or 10 in enterprise DoD environments
• Experience with system hardening, patching, and remediation to meet DoD cybersecurity guidelines
• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual enterprises (VMware, KVM, and Proxmox)
• Experience deploying enterprise infrastructure via Ansible playbooks
• CompTIA Security+ Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

$124,397.00 - $138,003.00 parental leave, flex time, 401(k), remote work United States, Massachusetts, Pittsfield 100 Plastics Ave (Show on map) May 15, 2026, * Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security

• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!