Lead Systems Engineer — Linux, Automation & Containers

General Dynamics - IT; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal to advance enterprise IT initiatives. You will contribute to mission-critical systems, collaborate with a driven team, and uphold security and reliability standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on Linux administration, automation scripting, and documenting processes, with a TS/SCI eligible citizenship background preferred and a strong systems engineering foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Arts or Science.
• 8+ years of related systems engineering experience.
• Experience with Linux CLI and administration.
• Automation scripting experience (Bash or Python).
• Familiarity with STE/STN security compliance requirements.
• Familiar with Cisco switch configuration.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Podman/containerd).
• Ability to create clear, accessible technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engineer enterprise IT systems as part of a principal team.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Ensure systems meet security and operational requirements.
• Document configurations, architectures, and procedures.

Skills

Linux CLI

Linux administration

Automation scripting (Bash/Python)

STE/STN security compliance

Cisco switch configuration

Containerization (Docker/Podman/ctr)

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Systems Engineer Principal to advance enterprise IT initiatives. You will contribute to mission-critical systems, collaborate with a driven team, and uphold security and reliability standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on Linux administration, automation scripting, and documenting processes, with a TS/SCI eligible citizenship background preferred and a strong systems engineering foundation.