General Dynamics Information Technology

Job Summary:

We are seeking a versatile and highly motivated Systems Engineer/Administrator with a broad technical skillset to support and enhance our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a "jack of all trades" with hands-on experience across cloud environments (especially Azure), scripting, infrastructure automation, database management, and hardware/server support. You will play a key role in maintaining reliable system operations while contributing to the design, deployment, and support of both on-prem and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Azure & Cloud Administration:

Deploy, configure, and manage services within Microsoft Azure. Optimize cost and performance, and ensure high availability and security across cloud-hosted applications.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Use Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure. Maintain reusable modules and version-controlled configurations.

• Server & Hardware Support:

Perform regular server maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting across Windows and Linux platforms. Provide hands-on support for physical hardware, including diagnostics and replacement.

• Database Administration:

Manage MongoDB clusters, including deployment, performance tuning, backup, replication, and failover strategies.

• Scripting & Automation:

Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate repetitive tasks, monitor systems, and support CI/CD pipelines.

• System Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

Utilize monitoring tools to proactively detect issues, analyze system performance, and troubleshoot incidents across the tech stack.

• Security & Compliance:

Implement and maintain security best practices across systems, ensure patching is up to date, and support compliance initiatives (e.g., logging, access control).

• Collaboration & Documentation:

Work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to support project initiatives. Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and SOPs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3–7 years of experience in a Systems Engineer, System Admin, or similar IT infrastructure role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Azure services and cloud administration.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure automation.
• Strong knowledge of MongoDB deployment and administration.
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux servers.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Solid understanding of networking, virtualization, DNS, and Active Directory.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues and perform physical server maintenance (if onsite).
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Nagios, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications a plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization platforms
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Worthington, OH 43085 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worthington, OH 43085