Engineer I/II - Software

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, is seeking an Engineer I/II - Software focused on system administration for a SECRET network. Responsibilities include admin of Windows & Linux servers, imaging via LANDESK/SCCM, and enforcing DoD STIG security.

The role requires DoD SECRET clearance eligibility and willingness for on-site work at EB Groton Shipyard. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years postgrad engineering experience with RedHat and Windows, plus AD/GPO expertise and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or engineering field; multiple disciplines acceptable.
• 1-5 years of post graduate engineering experience.
• 2+ years of RedHat operating systems experience.
• 2+ years of Microsoft operating systems experience.
• LANDESK or SCCM experience for imaging and deployment.
• Experience imaging, testing, troubleshooting and repairing desktops.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administration of Windows & Linux servers.
• LANDESK for software imaging and delivery.
• Desktop and server image and software deployments.
• Hardening and maintaining servers and desktops to DoD STIG settings.
• Testing systems daily, weekly, monthly; pre-installation testing of new hardware.
• Maintaining computer hardware and peripherals; imaging and repairs.
• Software maintenance (patches, licenses, configuration, removal).
• Providing user support.
• Interpreting and testing security requirements.
• Active Directory and GPO configurations to meet security requirements.
• Must support flexible work hours; work with engineers on integration.
• Work independently on shipyard and offsite locations; occasional travel.

Skills

RedHat operating systems

Microsoft Windows operating systems

Active Directory

Scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, VBS)

VMware ESXi / vCenter

Desktop imaging and deployment

DoD security practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LANDESK / SCCM

Ansible

VBS / PowerShell

ESXi / vCenter / VMware

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineer I/II - Software

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-21076

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Engineering

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Position is for a highly motivated System Administrator (software Engineer) for the Ship Signatures SECRET Network. The Ship Signatures SECRET Network is a classified local area network (LAN) at the EB facility connected to other DOD / DOE sites. These networks are mission-critical for EB staff and their collaborators to develop US Navy Nuclear submarines.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Administration of Windows & Linux servers
• LANDESK for software imaging and delivery.
• Desktop and server image and software deployments.
• Hardening and maintaining servers and desktops to DoD STIG settings.
• Testing systems (daily, weekly, monthly) and performing pre-installation testing of new desktop hardware.
• Maintaining computer hardware and peripherals, including desktop computers, and performing troubleshooting, repairs, new hardware installation and supporting new computer imaging.
• Software maintenance (patches, license updates, installation, configuration, removal)
• Providing user support
• Interpreting, implementing and testing security requirements.
• Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy Object (GPO) configurations to meet security requirements.
• Must be able to support flexible work hours
• Working with Engineers on advanced principles and software integration.

The person filling this role must be able to work independently throughout the shipyard facility and offsite locations (including occasional air travel), support off-hours and weekend work for periodic scheduled, as well as trouble resolution events.

This is an in-person role (remote or hybrid options are not available).

Responsibilities

• Keen focus on customer satisfaction, problem prioritization, time management and security compliance.
• Possess strong interpersonal, project management, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work individually, within a team, with other groups and with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Eletrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 1-5 years of post graduate engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience with RedHat operating systems.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft operating systems.
• LANDESK or SCCM experience.
• Experience assembling, imaging, testing, troubleshooting and repairing desktop computers
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD SECRET clearance

Preferred

• Experience in Scripting (e.g., Ansible, VBS, PowerShell),
• Level 2 & 3 Help Desk Support
• Work experience as a Windows Administrator
• Work experience as a Linux Administrator
• Experience with:
• Active Directory Doman Services (AD DS)
• System monitoring software to collect and manage events and system status
• ESXi, vCenter Server and vSphere
• Storage arrays
• System administration of SIPRNET
• IT Project management and execution
• DOD Security Requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF)

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.