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Senior Network & Systems Engineer - General Dynamics Mission Systems
Systems Engineer
Senior engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and securing complex network and system infrastructures, leveraging Cisco, Palo Alto, Windows, Linux, and virtualization technologies while supporting DoD Secret‑level requirements.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise‑grade network architectures using Cisco IOS and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Configure, harden, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Implement and manage virtualization platforms (VMware) and cloud integrations to support scalable solutions.
- Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell) for provisioning, monitoring, and incident response.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and compliance audits in accordance with DoD Secret clearance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
- Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco routing/switching, Palo Alto firewalls, Windows Server, Linux, and VMware.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell for automation.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, TCP/IP, VPN, and firewall policy management.
Skills
windows serverlinuxvmwarepython