Full-Time

Operations & Support Engineer

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$165.8k - $224.3kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Kubernetes
Python
Docker
Jenkins
Customer Service
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Automation Technology
  • Linux System Administration
  • Scripting
  • 8 + years of related experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI poly
  • Proficiency in system administration and maintenance
  • Understanding of DevOps principles and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)
  • Experience with Containerization and Kubernetes
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to hardware, software and network issues
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions
  • Basic experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Capacity to make decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and convey technical information effectively
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Customer-focused mindset with a dedication to meeting service level agreements (SLAs) and customer expectations
Responsibilities
  • Supports existing regional staff located onsite to ensure applications and services running on-premise are functioning as expected
  • Serves as Tier 3 CONUS operations support to address technical issues or high impact incidents in conjunction with regional staff and leads
  • Captures 'Lessons Learned' from incidents in the form of after action items providing feedback to the development team for fixes or enhancements while also maintaining a living set of playbooks to assist in future remediation that Tier 1 & 2 team members can utilize
  • Communicates across teams when an incident requires input and/or resolution from externals (ex. Application Owners, Networking, IDAM Providers)
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing container platforms (e.g., Openshift, Rancher)
  • Strong experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Ability to troubleshoot Postgres Databases
  • Familiarity with graph databases (e.g., RedisGraph, Neo4j)
  • Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Pulsar, Kafka, NATS JetStream)

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to lead in defense technology evolution.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $10M funding boosts General Dynamics' space-based defense capabilities.
  • GDIT's $5.6B Air Force contract enhances secure global information sharing solutions.
  • Gulfstream's contract with U.S. Air Force indicates strong demand for aerospace services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposes vulnerabilities in General Dynamics' cybersecurity measures.
  • Increased competition from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in defense spending.
  • Reliance on antimony poses supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics excels in integrating AI and autonomous systems into defense products.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget