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# Advanced Systems Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,519.0 - $131,482.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, Networking Basics, Network Interface, Routing, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Regression Testing, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, System Availability, Grafana, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Sensu, Terraform, Vmware
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=980dd6e0dfbb46c2

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience., * Fully proficient understanding and application of systems engineering principles, including systems integration, verification, technical analysis, and troubleshooting.

 * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, virtualized infrastructure, network interfaces, and support services, ensuring configuration consistency, reliability, and compatibility across environments.
 * Collaborate with lead engineers and engineering teams to evaluate infrastructure configurations, identify technical risks, recommend solutions, and implement and validate approved technical changes
 * Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex issues across interconnected hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure components.
 * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, and connectivity troubleshooting.
 * Experience with virtualization technologies and scripting or automation tools such as Bash, Python, or Ansible.
 * Ability to quickly learn and apply unfamiliar technologies, analyze complex technical issues, and effectively communicate findings and corrective actions.

Preferred Skills and Experience

 * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat High Availability (Pacemaker, PCS, DRBD), and virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, or Red Hat Virtualization.
 * Proficiency with Ansible and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
 * Experience supporting remote installations, deployed systems, and complex troubleshooting efforts.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containerization, and Agile/DevOps practices.
 * Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, KubeVirt, or similar technologies.
 * Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Sensu Go, or equivalent platforms.

What Sets You Apart

 * Exceptional diagnostic reasoning and the ability to systematically isolate and resolve complex system problems.
 * Strong understanding of interactions and dependencies between applications, operating systems, networks, virtualization, and hardware.
 * Demonstrated technical independence, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate solutions across engineering disciplines.

## Description

* Provide technical leadership for infrastructure implementation, system integration, and assigned installations, coordinating engineering activities and serving as a primary technical resource for complex integration and troubleshooting efforts.
 * Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, networking, virtualization, and configuration issues through systematic troubleshooting, log analysis, fault isolation, and root-cause analysis.
 * Plan, execute, and validate software integrations, including software deliveries, defect corrections, regression testing, and system compatibility verification.
 * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, virtualized infrastructure, network interfaces, and supporting services.
 * Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Ansible, scripting, and DevOps tools to improve deployment consistency and operational efficiency.
 * Support high availability and failover configurations using Red Hat technologies, including OpenShift, Pacemaker, PCS, and DRBD.
 * Collaborate with software development, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and test teams to investigate technical issues, implement corrective actions, and validate resolutions.
 * Document integration activities, troubleshooting findings, technical impacts, and corrective actions using established engineering processes and tools.