AFATDS Fire Systems Engineer

General Dynamics - IT; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 64,203 - 85,604; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Fires Systems Engineer to support the Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada. You will install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS systems, troubleshoot interfaces, and monitor performance across hardware, software, and networks.

You will prepare reports and provide over-the-shoulder training to artillery operators. Required BA/BS degree, minimum 3 years experience, Active Secret Clearance, and CompTIA Security+ CE.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• 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 JADOCS, JTIC2S, JTT, JTT-CP, MIDB, MARS, GCCS-J.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS OS, apps, and management tools.
• Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.
• Monitor systems, networks, and infrastructure for performance.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and resilience of systems.
• Monitor app performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate on fixes.
• Maintain system security, backups, and redundancy strategies.
• Assist in design/enhancement of support systems.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly technical and operational reports.
• Provide training and mentorship to artillery operators.
• Assist Canadian Army units with exercises and live-fire events.
• Assist PMO with system acceptance and on-site/remote support.

Skills

Windows administration

Networking basics

Virtualization (VMware)

AFATDS knowledge

Military experience (desirable)

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

VMware vSphere 6.5

JADOCS

JTIC2S

JTT

JTT-CP

MIDB

MARS

GCCS-J

AFATDS hardware/software

Job description

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Fires Systems Engineer to support the Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada. You will install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS systems, troubleshoot interfaces, and monitor performance across hardware, software, and networks.

You will prepare reports and provide over-the-shoulder training to artillery operators. Required BA/BS degree, minimum 3 years experience, Active Secret Clearance, and CompTIA Security+ CE.