Linux and Cloud Application Support Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$105,814.0 - $114,494.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Software as a Service Linux Platform as a Service (PAAS) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtual Machines Information Technology

Job description

As a Linux and Cloud Application Support Specialist for Space and Intelligence Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for ensuring virtual machines and applications run successfully within a Platform As A Service environment. The Linux and Cloud Application Support Specialist will be responsible for new installation and deployment of Platform As A Service systems, to include monthly systems updates and troubleshooting application or VM issues.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VM management, containerized services, tiered helpdesk experience.

What sets you apart:

  • Likes troubleshooting and solving problems
  • Wants to get hands-on experience with a lot of different applications/software
  • Wants to improve user experience and overall product performance

Requirements

Master’s degree + minimum 3 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent relevant experience + minimum 5 years of relevant experience., Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of 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.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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

About the company

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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