Advanced Infrastructure Systems Engineer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Mission Systems
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Job Description
ID: 2026-72687
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 5/19/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
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.
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. Candidate must be able to work onsite. Some telecommuting allowed.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As an Advanced Infrastructure Systems Engineer for Surface Ship 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:
- Understanding of and experience with Linux Server technologies and/or Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server technologies
- Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH
- Experience developing, testing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles
- Experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual enterprises (VMware, KVM, and Proxmox)
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
What sets you apart:
- Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
- Experience with system hardening, patching, and remediation to meet DoD cybersecurity guidelines
- 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
- Strong presentation and communication skills, both oral and written
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Interesting 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
Workplace Options:
This position is either fully on-site or hybrid/flex (work from home and on-site based on a defined schedule). While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team. Learn more at https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/pittsfield. The selected candidate may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time.
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
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
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