Air Defense Simulations Operator EADSim

General Dynamics Information Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Air Defense Simulations Operator in Abu Dhabi. The role requires significant experience in air defense operations and simulation systems. Applicants must have a relevant military background or expertise in EADSim and possess various certifications. This unaccompanied position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with a minimum one-year commitment in Abu Dhabi.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in system and network administration, preferably military.
• Must possess a CompTIA Sec+ or higher-level DoD 8570/8140 certification.
• Experience using Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSim) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide air defense simulations and training support.
• Transpose OPORDS and CONOPS into digital simulation scenarios.
• Integrate multiple simulation tools and systems.

Skills

Information Systems

System Administration

Systems Support

Scenario Development

Network Configuration

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma; BA/BS preferred

Tools

Tacview flight analysis tool

Battlefield Operating Support System (BOSS)

Ballistic Missile Defense International Simulation (BMD I-Sim)

Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS)

Reconfigurable Table Top Trainer (RT3)

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust / Other Required: None

Job Family: Systems Administration

Job Qualifications: Skills: Information Systems, System Administration, Systems Support

Certifications: None

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an Air Defense Simulations Operator to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The candidate should have a background in Air or Missile Defense MOS and/or experience in Air Defense operations, with preferred experience using air and ballistic missile defense simulation systems to develop realistic training scenarios. A CompTIA Sec+ or higher-level DoD 8570 / 8140 certification is required, along with industry certifications such as Windows server / desktop, Unix / Linux, or Cisco network certifications.

This role provides air defense simulations and training support to the USAFCENT Air Warfare Center (AWC) and the Integrated Air & Missile Defense Center (IAMDC) in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include transposing written exercise OPORDS, CONOPS, and training vignettes into digital simulation scenarios primarily using EADSim, as well as other air and missile defense simulation systems. The candidate will deliver systems maintenance, operation, instruction, network management, and information assurance to support operational units.

The candidate must have SME experience operating and maintaining Extended Air Defense Simulation (EADSIM) as the primary air defense simulation system.

Hands-on operator experience with systems such as:

• Tacview flight analysis tool
• Battlefield Operating Support System (BOSS)
• Ballistic Missile Defense International Simulation (BMD I-Sim)
• Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS)
• Reconfigurable Table Top Trainer (RT3)

Familiarity with integrating with GCCS FoS and Link-16 systems is required.

The role involves creating and managing documents like Exercise Control Plans, Reports, AARs, and meeting notes.

Impact of a Simulations Operator:

Developing IAMD models and scenarios, creating realistic simulation scenarios with government collaboration, scripting scenarios to reflect real-world capabilities, supporting multiple exercises including travel to Saudi Arabia, and integrating multiple simulation tools and systems.

The position may include serving as a Site/Team Lead, managing reports, inventory, and schedules.

This is an unaccompanied position with a minimum one-year commitment near Abu Dhabi. Visa, housing, and vehicle details are provided.

Qualifications:

Security Clearance: Secret (T5 / SSBI)

Simulation Systems experience: EADSim

Education: High school diploma; BA/BS preferred

IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+CE) and industry certifications (e.g., Network+, CCNA, Linux+)

Experience: 5-10 years in system and network administration, with military background in air/missile defense MOS preferred.

Skills include scenario development, knowledge of missile defense, Link-16, network configuration, and excellent communication skills.

GDIT offers comprehensive benefits, career growth, and competitive compensation.