NATO Functional Area Services Systems Administrator

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Wiesbaden; On-site; EUR 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a NATO Functional Area Services Systems Administrator in Wiesbaden, Germany. The role focuses on deploying, configuring, and maintaining NATO FAS and US Mission Command systems to support interoperability across US and NATO formations.

You will work with C2 architectures, automation, and data validation to accelerate information delivery. A DoD background, security clearance, and strong collaboration skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (or ability to obtain prior to onboarding).
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain NATO FAS and US Mission Command information systems.
• Support integration of US C2 enterprise architectures with NATO FAS applications to ensure COP and data interoperability.
• Lead technical tasks across bare-metal, virtualized (VMware ESXi/Nutanix), and cloud/hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with US/NATO personnel, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to improve information exchange for exercises and operations.

Skills

Computer Servers

Integration

VMware vSphere

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows Server

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Oracle

VMware ESXi

Job description

Job Details

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications: Skills: Computer Servers, Integration, VMware vSphere

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

NATO Functional Area Services Systems Administrator Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a NATO Functional Area Services (FAS) Systems Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

As a NATO FAS Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USAREUR-AF G6 Joint Coalition Network Division (JCND). You will play a crucial role in supporting Command and Control interoperability between US and NATO formations by deploying, configuring, administering and maintaining NATO FAS and US Mission Command Information Systems.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Support the integration of US command and control (C2) enterprise architectures (such as GCCS-J, SitaWare, TAK) with NATO FAS applications, ensuring seamless Common Operational Picture (COP) generation, situational awareness, and data interoperability during joint exercises, crisis operations, and steady‑state support. Collaborate with operational personnel (US and NATO), government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and technical staff in the identification of information exchange requirements in support of exercises and real‑world missions. Drive operational efficiency through automation, data validation, and continuous process improvement, reducing manual effort and accelerating the delivery of critical information. Utilize NATO Federated Mission Networking (FMN) to ensure US and coalition forces can rapidly establish secure, interoperable communication and command‑and‑control (C2) networks.

Administer supporting operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8, Windows Server 2019/2022) and relational database management systems (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle). Install, configure, integrate, patch, and administer NATO FAS applications, servers, databases, and client workstations across bare-metal, virtualized (VMware ESXi / Nutanix), and cloud/hybrid infrastructure.. Act as Tier II/Tier III technical lead for key NATO Functional Area Services, WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT.

The FAS Administrator must have: Education: Technical training, certification, or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Data Analytics, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of systems administration experience supporting military command and control systems. Technical skills: Role requirements:

• Land C2: LC2IS (Land Command and Control Information System).
• Operational Planning & Execution: TOPFAS (Tools for Operations Planning FAS), JOCWatch.
• Air & Maritime C2: AirC2IS / ICC (Integrated Command and Control), MCCIS (Maritime Command and Control Information System).
• Logistics & Sustainment: LOGFAS (Logistics Functional Area Services).
• Common Tactical Picture / Track Management: NIRIS (Network Infrastructure and Radio Information Server), NCOP (NATO Common Operational Picture).
• Intelligence & Targeting: INTEL-FS, FAST (Facilitated Application for System Targeting).

Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or ability to obtain prior to onboarding. Clearance: Secret Clearance required to start, must able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI. Role requirements: Ability to support operations in a dynamic mission environment; Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders; Experience supporting defense, military, intelligence, or government operations is preferred.

Location & Travel

Location: Full‑time, on‑site in Wiesbaden, Germany; occasional travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: International

Additional Work Locations:

Benefits & Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.

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