Full-Time
DevOps Engineer
Updated on 8/1/2026
General Dynamics Mission Systems
5,001-10,000 employees
Secure C4ISR communications and satellite systems
Compensation Overview
$105.8k - $114.5k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- A Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent relevant experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at the time of hire.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server system administration.
- A strong background in automation and configuration management using Ansible.
- Proficiency with OpenShift and its service offerings.
- Proficiency with virtualization technologies including server, storage, and networking.
- Proficiency with C, C Sharp, C++, Perl, PHP, Python, Bash, and Ansible.
- Experience administering systems in virtualized cloud environments based on OpenStack, OpenShift, VMware vRealize, vCloud Director, and NSX technologies.
- A strong understanding of security, risk and compliance frameworks, disaster recovery, high-availability architectures, hardware, operating systems, and networking connectivity.
- Experience creating templates with CloudFormation or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of Lean-Agile principles and practices, including DevSecOps, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban.
- Ability to identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Configure and administer cloud computing technologies, infrastructure, and applications to meet organizational requirements.
- Assist with the design, deployment, management, and operation of scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud systems while working directly with stakeholders.
- Lead and perform the installation and configuration of cloud management applications for medium- to large-sized efforts.
- Develop and design software automation and scripts to orchestrate cloud and virtualization technologies within defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
- View and analyze summary data on cloud resource deployment and take appropriate action.
- Monitor requests and key metrics for cloud resources and cloud-system performance, and direct remediation.
- Troubleshoot issues and plan for future cloud-capacity requirements, including developing roadmaps and business cases for capacity growth.
- Identify, manage, and resolve cloud-computing security risks and implement cloud-environment best practices.
- Provide subject-matter-expert technical support to customers using Cloud Platform products, solutions, and application programming interfaces.
- Identify and document product bugs and feature requests, and work with internal support teams, external providers, and customers to implement effective solutions.
- Support and lead the evaluation of new cloud-service-provider offerings to determine potential use by General Dynamics Mission Systems.
- Provide work direction to other employees as a technical lead.
- Track the impact of events and actions on managed underlying infrastructure, including patching and maintenance.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Experience administering virtualization technologies such as VMware.
- Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory integration in a cloud environment.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience developing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines with GitLab.
- Experience implementing configuration-management methodologies using Ansible.
- Prior experience with a Nutanix hyperconverged on-premises cloud platform.
- Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory virtualization solutions across multiple remote suites.
- Experience with virtualization hypervisor platforms, remote virtual desktop infrastructure, direct-user-experience technologies, and monitoring solutions for virtual infrastructure.
General Dynamics Mission Systems provides secure, multi-domain C4ISR solutions for defense, intelligence, and public safety customers. Its offerings include secure communications networks, radios, and satellite capabilities, designed to be integrated across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. The company works by designing, manufacturing, and fielding advanced systems under long-term government contracts, with ongoing support and cybersecurity services. Compared with competitors, its strength lies in end-to-end, large-scale defense-grade systems that span multiple domains and tight government collaboration. Its goal is to enable reliable, secure, and resilient mission operations for national security and public safety.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fairfax, Virginia
Founded
1952
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Army CMOSS and SOSA adoption expands demand for modular vehicle communications.
- Space Development Agency work strengthens GDMS in ground-systems integration.
- Secure voice, data, and encryption remain durable procurement categories.
What critics are saying
- Open architectures reduce vendor lock-in and compress proprietary communications pricing power.
- Pacific Defense collaboration gives rivals leverage on follow-on integration and sustainment.
- Heavy government contract dependence exposes revenue to delays, protests, and budget reprioritization.
What makes General Dynamics Mission Systems unique
- Secure C4ISR products span land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.
- High-assurance encryption and secure communications are core, widely deployed offerings.
- Defense electronics integration pairs hardware, software, and mission support for government customers.
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↑ 2%U.S. Navy to increase production of anti-submarine mines. Mar 14, 2026 Modified date: Mar 14, 2026 Key Points * The U.S. Navy plans to increase production of the Hammerhead anti-submarine mine system through a contract modification with General Dynamics Mission Systems. * The Hammerhead system is designed to detect, classify, and engage submarines and could be deployed by unmanned underwater vehicles to counter increasingly capable Russian and Chinese submarine fleets. The United States Navy confirmed plans to increase production of the Hammerhead anti-submarine mine system through a contract modification expected to be awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems, according to a presolicitation notice released by Naval Sea Systems Command on March 13. The notice states that the Navy intends to modify an existing contract to increase the number of Hammerhead production units available under the program. Officials said the additional systems are required to meet operational fleet requirements beginning in fiscal year 2027. According to the announcement, the contract modification will be issued using a procurement method that does not involve full and open competition. The Navy determined that General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently the only company capable of providing the additional systems within the required timeframe without causing delays. - ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW - Discover more Radar systems contracts Defense joint ventures Military equipment news The Hammerhead system is a modern underwater mine designed to counter submarines. It is based on a moored-torpedo concept, meaning the weapon remains anchored underwater until its sensors detect a target submarine, at which point it launches a torpedo to engage the threat. The Navy previously awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to design, develop, and produce the Hammerhead system. The program is currently moving through production preparations as the government continues to assemble a full technical data package for the platform. The Navy's decision to expand production reflects a growing emphasis on undersea warfare capabilities. Submarines remain among the most difficult threats for naval forces to detect and counter, particularly in strategically important maritime corridors. Hammerhead mines are intended to act as automated anti-submarine defenses capable of detecting, classifying, and engaging enemy submarines without requiring a crewed ship to remain in the immediate area. The concept behind the Hammerhead mine system is to allow U.S. naval forces to operate farther from increasingly capable Russian and Chinese submarine fleets while maintaining the ability to deny access to key maritime areas. In operational terms, the system uses underwater sensors to monitor the surrounding environment for submarine activity. Once a target is detected and confirmed as a hostile submarine, the mine releases a torpedo designed to intercept and destroy the target. This type of system can be deployed in strategic locations such as maritime choke points, sea lanes, or areas near friendly naval forces. Because the system operates autonomously after deployment, it can maintain persistent underwater surveillance and strike capability for extended periods. The Navy is exploring ways to deploy the Hammerhead system using unmanned underwater vehicles, allowing naval forces to place the mines without sending crewed vessels into potentially contested areas. General Dynamics Mission Systems has long been involved in the development of maritime technologies and undersea warfare systems. Autonomous mine systems such as Hammerhead could be deployed in narrow waterways or near strategic passages, creating areas where hostile submarines would face greater risk. Such systems may complicate attempts by adversary naval forces to operate close to U.S. or allied fleets. Readers who wish to follow its weekly coverage can subscribe to the Weekly Defense Roundup. If you wish to report a grammatical or factual error in this article, please let Defence Blog know by using the online form. Executive Editor
Safe Pro Group will demonstrate its AI-powered threat detection system NODE integrated with General Dynamics Mission Systems' GeoSuite platform at the US Army's Transforming in Contact 2.0 Autonomous Breach event at Fort Hood, Texas. The demonstration is part of the Army's $1 billion initiative through FY27 to rapidly test advanced technologies with soldiers. Safe Pro's NODE system analyses drone imagery to automatically detect and classify explosive threats, converting raw video into geospatial models for operational decision-making. The company's SPOTD AI platform can identify over 150 types of landmines and unexploded ordnance. It has been deployed in Ukraine for nearly three years and has analysed over 2.4 million images, identifying more than 44,000 threats across approximately 29,300 acres.
General Dynamics Mission Systems appoints Chris Jaeger as VP of cross business, strategic initiatives. General Dynamics Mission Systems has named Chris Jaeger vice president of cross business and strategic initiatives. Jaeger rejoins General Dynamics to spearhead the company's efforts to proactively collaborate across the entire portfolio and engage with industry titans of all sizes to rapidly deliver critical solutions. "I'm pleased to welcome Chris back to General Dynamics," said Steve Marker, chief growth officer for General Dynamics Mission Systems. "Chris will leverage the more than three decades of government experience with the CIA, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Army to rapidly innovate solutions for the most critical national and tactical missions." In this role, Jaeger will oversee the company's efforts to align, integrate and extend capabilities directly to the U.S. government and American allies. "General Dynamics Missions Systems is known for professional excellence and the highest levels of integrity," Jaeger said. "I'm excited to be back and eager to reconnect with the team. The stakes are high, and I'm ready to help General Dynamics address the evolving strategic needs of our customers and their missions."
Kymeta names former GDMS exec Manny Mora as new CEO. Kymeta has hired a former General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) executive Manny Mora as the company's new president and CEO. The appointment announced Monday is effective immediately. Mora had a 40-year career at GDMS, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, where he led space and intelligence systems. Kymeta said this hire is an acceleration of its strategy to provide connectivity for warfighters and operations for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied governments. Kymeta develops satcom terminals using metamaterials, with its Osprey u8 terminal recently selected for the U.S. Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) pilot. Mora replaces Rick Bergman, who was named CEO of Kymeta in March of last year. Kymeta said that Bergman is supporting the transition. "I'm honored to lead Kymeta at a time when secure, mobile connectivity is mission-critical," Mora commented. "Our breakthrough technology is already transforming how defense and government customers communicate across domains. My focus is on accelerating innovation, expanding our deployment footprint and ensuring our solutions meet the evolving needs of our national security partners."
TEKEVER partnered with General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom at the 2025 REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems) exercise in Troia, Portugal, to explore innovative approaches to maritime Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).