Senior Systems Engineer — AFATDS & Fires Specialist

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 Fires Systems Engineer Senior to advance enterprise IT. You will install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS systems, monitor performance, and ensure security and reliability while mentoring artillery operators.

Role requires 5+ years of related experience, active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and a passport with two years remaining. Travel and joint exercises with military units may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification preferred.
• Valid U.S. Passport with at least 2 years remaining.
• Prior military experience highly desirable.

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 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 exercises.
• Apply advanced knowledge of AFATDS hardware, components, and operational procedures.
• Assist the Joint Fires Modernization Project Office with system acceptance and testing.

Skills

Complex Systems

Systems Design

Systems Development

Education

BA/BS degree

CompTIA Security+ CE

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Fires Systems Engineer Senior to advance enterprise IT. You will install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS systems, monitor performance, and ensure security and reliability while mentoring artillery operators.

Role requires 5+ years of related experience, active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and a passport with two years remaining. Travel and joint exercises with military units may be required.