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[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/advanced-systems-administration-specialist-pittsfield-ma-us-2026-75658-gdms-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Advanced Systems Administration Specialist ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Advanced Systems Administration Specialist ID: 2026-75658 US-MA-Pittsfield Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Posted Date: 10/21/2026 Category: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. ### Basic Qualifications Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. ### Clearance Requirements Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements.. 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. Responsibilities for this Position At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of whats possible. Here youll work with the best, and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge? We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. ### Responsibilities for this Position Are you ready for an exciting career as a Systems Admin supporting our Nation's prestigious cyber initiatives? Do you want to challenge youradministration skills and knowledge by supporting multiple Communities of Interests? If so, General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an exciting career opportunity for you as an Advanced Systems Admin Specialist for the Information Technology - Limited Access Area (LAA) Team as part of Engineering Support Services. In your role as an Advanced Systems Admin Specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of multiple secure infrastructures, both physical and virtual, across GDMS. You will design, develop, build, and test new system infrastructure solutions as part of a collaborative team. You will serve as a front-line interface to users by addressing technical issues, conducting systems analysis, and ensuring systems remain current with evolving technologies. You will perform vulnerability scanning and system remediation. You will also perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and network devices, and update AV to maintain security and compliance. General system administrator duties such as monitoring system performance, managing backups, ensuring system availability, and implementing security measures are also integral to this position. ### What you bring to our team A Bachelors degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. You may also bring equivalent relevant experience and certifications. An advanced knowledge of RedHat Linux, Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and/or application environments and related technologies. An ability to architect, deploy and continuously maintain secure, reliable, and flexible best practice infrastructures and systems. Experience with implementing Linux/Windows security controls to maintain system compliance. (STIGs, CIS Benchmarks) Subject Matter Expert in researching and troubleshooting complex technical issues. ### Familiarity with compliance controls STIGs/CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-171/800-53, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), System Security Plans. Experience working within the requirements of a change management system. In-depth knowledge of networking concepts. In-depth knowledge of backup solutions and disaster recovery strategies. Highly proficient problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues. ### What sets you apart Familiarity with developer tools/concepts/scripting/methodologies - JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, Docker, Ansible, Python, Powershell, Bash. Familiarity with Tenable Nessus, Splunk. Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) ### Experience Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) Ability to engineer with system security as number one priority. Ability to quickly grasp and adopt new technologies while continuously developing yourself. Handle all levels of support with ability to collaborate and communicate with those of varying levels of technical skill. Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, and strong motivational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills from a variety of viewpoints. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation. ### What else you should know Department of Defense Secret clearance required at time of hire. Applicants selected for the Advanced Systems Admin Specialist position will be subject to a U.S. Applicant must meet DoD 8570.1 certification requirements for IAT-II or higher. You must complete CompTIA Security+ certification minimum within 6 months of hire. ### NOTE This position is ON SITE at our Pittsfield, MA Location. #CJ3 #LI-JH1 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 $106,477.00 - USD $115,212.00 /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 PI287842486 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: Pittsfield, MA, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/advanced-systems-administration-specialist-pittsfield-ma-us-2026-75658-gdms-opportunity) ## Hiring at General Dynamics - Open jobs: 3,189 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 13, 2026 [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [Intern Administrative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/c881544033093bf9a4a7/) Pittsfield, MA, US ### [AI Innovation Engineer | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/442c739fed2bfb57ac57/) Pittsfield, MA, US ### [AI Systems Engineer | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/7a659ea2bcaf8f424125/) Pittsfield, MA, US ### [ASIC FPGA Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/84abeace0f8bb3c58b60/) Pittsfield, MA, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Administration Asc.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/8f17c829cca97e881815/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Systems Administration Senior Staff](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/987f3f072b9aed230a28/) Lockheed Martin · Hanover, MD ### [Test Engineer- Advanced Systems Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/07ea9525cb00db330a56/) BAE Systems · Hudson, New Hampshire, United States ### [Contract Administration Professional (Advanced Manufacturing/Non-Federal)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/480916cc118317fe0bb2/) Jacobs Solutions · Atlanta, GA ### [Contract Administration Professional (Advanced Manufacturing/Non-Federal)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/c74f45c52f0b4f6e5397/) Jacobs Solutions · Cary, NC OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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