Fires Sr. Systems Engineer-Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to advance enterprise IT operations. You will lead AFATDS hardware/software familiarity, advise on system design, and mentor artillery operators while ensuring robust security and availability across critical networks.

The role requires a Secret clearance, 10+ years in related fields, and fluency with Windows administration and complex systems integration.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification required.
• Valid US Passport with at least 2 years remaining.
• Prior military experience highly desirable.
• Windows 10+ and Windows Server 2012+ administration.
• Basic networking fundamentals; VMware vSphere knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS operating systems and tools.
• Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.
• Manage and monitor systems, networks, and infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and resilience of IT assets.
• Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate on fixes.
• Maintain system security, backups, and redundancy strategies.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly technical and operational reports.
• Provide on-site training and mentorship to artillery operators.

Skills

Complex Systems

Software Components

Systems Design

Systems Development

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

AFATDS

JADOCS

JTIC2S

JTT

JTT-CP

MIDB

MARS

GCCS-J

Job description

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

Complex Systems, Software Components, Systems Design, Systems Development

Certifications

None

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

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.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• 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 Royal Canadian Artillery School in any required revisions of Canadian artillery doctrine, development of new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), creation of required training plans and supplementary training material, and act as the on-site AFATDS Technical Subject Matter Expert.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Senior must have:

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum 10 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 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

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

CAN Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada - (APC332)

Total Rewards at GDIT

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.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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