Fires Systems Engineer-Ottawa

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 63,362 - 84,483; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Fires Systems Engineer to support AFATDS-based operations for the Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada. You will install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS systems, troubleshoot interfaces, and monitor performance for reliability.

The role includes training artillery operators and supporting live-fire exercises. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and a

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• US Passport with at least 2 years remaining.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS operating systems and software.
• Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.
• Manage and monitor all installed systems, networks and infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and resilience of system and network infrastructure.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and work with developers to fix issues.
• Maintain system security and backup procedures.
• Prepare weekly/bi-weekly technical and operational reports.
• Provide training and mentorship to artillery operators.
• Assist Army units in planning and executing exercises.
• Support system acceptance and interdependent interfaces for current/future systems.

Skills

AFATDS operations

Windows administration

VMware vSphere

System administration

Network fundamentals

Active Secret Clearance

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

AFATDS hardware

JADOCS

JTIC2S

JTT

JTT-CP

MIDB

MARS

GCCS-J

Job description

Fires Systems Engineer

GDIT has an immediate career opportunity for a Fires Systems Engineer to support our Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada.

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.
• 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

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 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)