Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an Information Management Officer to provide expert IT and information management support to the Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

You will coordinate with the NEC and external agencies to ensure seamless operation during Warfighter Exercises, enabling Army units to train effectively. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of IT experience, DoD DCWF qualifications, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of IT experience.
• DoD 8140 DCWF qualifications with focus on Technical Support Specialist (411) and System Administrator (451).
• Must meet DoD security policies and RMF requirements.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage information systems and IT requirements with NEC and external agencies.
• Plan and execute exercise lifecycles; design suitable C2 support structures.
• Set up, transition, and teardown IT infrastructure for training activities.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting for Army Mission Command Systems and tools.
• Perform system and network administration for SIPR and NIPR environments.

Skills

Communication

Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery Planning

Information Systems

Critical Systems

Education

B.S. or B.A. in IT/related

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: Communication, Critical Systems, Disaster Recovery (DR), Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Systems Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

As an Information Management Officer (IMO) on our team you will provide expert technical and information management support to the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), the U.S. Army's capstone combat training center located at Fort Leavenworth, KS. You will act as the principal liaison for all IT and communications systems, ensuring seamless integration and operation during worldwide, multi-echelon Warfighter Exercises (WFX). MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of MCTP. Your role will be crucial for enabling the training audience—Army Service Component Commands, Corps, Divisions, and Brigades—to effectively conduct unified land operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Information system management: Serve as the primary point of contact for all information systems and IT requirements, coordinating with the installation's Network Enterprise Center (NEC) and other external agencies.
• Exercise planning and execution: Participate in the Exercise Life Cycle (ELC), including planning conferences and site surveys, to determine technical requirements and design the appropriate C2 support structure.
• Support the setup, transition, and teardown of IT infrastructure for all training and support activities.
• Technical support: Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS), collaborative tools, and other IT equipment used during Warfighter Exercises.
• Network and system administration: Perform system and network administration for both classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) network environments, ensuring network connectivity, server operations, and software functionality.
• Cybersecurity and information assurance: Enforce Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Army (DA) information assurance (IA) policies. Maintain system compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including applying security patches (IAVAs) and managing security authorization processes.
• Knowledge management: Oversee the development and management of tools and processes for effective knowledge and information sharing across the staff and with subordinate units during exercises. Manage the flow of commander's critical information requirements (CCIR).
• Equipment and asset management: Coordinate the lifecycle management, procurement, and deployment of IT hardware and software, ensuring training assets are available and maintained.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is required.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of related IT experience, working independently or under general direction on complex application problems involving all functions of systems administration.
• Technical skills: DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) Qualification: Must meet DoD Manual (DoDM) 8140 qualifications with a primary DCWF role of Technical Support Specialist (411) and a secondary role of System Administrator (451), both at the Intermediate tier. The required foundational qualifications for these roles may include a combination of education, training, and industry certifications, such as Security+.
• Operational knowledge: Proven experience with Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS) and constructive training simulations. Strong understanding of Army operations, including the military decision‑making process (MDMP) and warfighting functions.
• Security clearance level: Secret required.
• Role requirements: Experience supporting training exercises at the Brigade, Division, or Corps level is highly desirable.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $68,000 - $92,000.

Location and Travel

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 50-75% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA KS Fort Leavenworth Additional Work Locations: 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.

Identity Verification Process

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