Fires Sr. Systems Engineer- Ottawa

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Fires Systems Engineer Senior to advance our enterprise IT operations. You will install, configure, and maintain AFATDS OSs and software, manage interfaces, and ensure performance across systems and networks.

You will mentor artillery operators and assist in live-fire exercises. The role requires a BA/BS, 5+ years of experience, English/French fluency, an active Secret Clearance, and Security+ certification.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Fluently bilingual in English and French.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.
• Manage and monitor all installed systems, networks, and infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and resilience of system and network infrastructure.
• Monitor and evaluate application performance, identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and collaborate with developers to implement fixes.
• Maintain system security, backup procedures, and redundancy strategies.

Skills

Bilingual English-French

Active Secret Clearance

CompTIA Security+ CE

Windows Server Administration

Windows 10 Administration

VMware vSphere

Military experience

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

AFATDS

JADOCS

JTIC2S

JTT

JTT-CP

MIDB

MARS

GCCS-J

Job description

Job Description

Fires Systems Engineer Senior Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS operating systems, application software, and system management tools.

Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.

Manage and monitor all installed systems, networks, and infrastructure for optimal performance.

Ensure high availability, reliability, and resilience of system and network infrastructure.

Monitor and evaluate application performance, identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and collaborate with developers to implement fixes.

Maintain system security, backup procedures, and redundancy strategies.

Participate in the design and enhancement of information and operational support systems as required.

Prepare weekly and bi-weekly technical and operational reports.

Provide over-the-shoulder training and mentorship to artillery operators.

Assist Canadian Army Artillery units in planning and executing simulated and live-fire unit/formation-level exercises.

Apply advanced knowledge of AFATDS hardware, components, and operational procedures.

Assist the Joint Fires Modernization Project Management Office with system acceptance, technical systems testing, management of interdependent systems interfaces of in-service and future systems, and on-site and remote support of field units implementing AFATDS.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

BA/BS degree. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Fluently bilingual in English and French. Active Secret Clearance. CompTIA Security+ CE certification. Valid U.S. Passport with at least 2 years remaining. Prior military experience is highly desirable. Windows 10 (or later) system administration. Windows Server 2012 (or later) administration. Basic networking fundamentals. VMware vSphere Version 6.5. Expert-level knowledge of AFATDS operations, hardware, and software components.

Familiarity with the following systems:

• Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS)
• Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Coordination Suite (JTIC2S)
• Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT)
• Joint Targeting Toolbox Capability Package (JTT-CP)
• Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB)
• Machine-Assisted Analytic Rapid-Repository System (MARS)
• Global Command and Control System–Joint (GCCS-J)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Total Rewards at GDIT

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: International Additional Work Locations:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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