Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-powered career tool

Internal mobility team

Competitive pay and PTO

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Fort Leavenworth, KS is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide expert IT and information management support to the Mission Command Training Program. You will serve as the primary liaison for all information systems and ensure seamless operation during worldwide Warfighter Exercises.

The role requires five years of IT experience, a DoD cyber qualification, and a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of IT experience in roles involving systems administration.
• Must meet DoD Cyber Workforce Qualification with Technical Support Specialist and System Administrator roles at Intermediate tier.
• Knowledge of RMF, IAVA patching, and information assurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage information systems and coordinate with NEC and external agencies.
• Plan and execute exercises, design C2 support structures, support IT infrastructure for training.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting for Army Mission Command Systems and collaboration tools.
• Perform system and network administration for SIPR and NIPR environments.
• Enforce DoD/DA IA policies and RMF compliance.
• Oversee knowledge management and asset management for training.

Skills

Five years IT experience

Security+ certification

DoD RMF knowledge

SIPR/NIPR administration

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Tools

AMCS systems

MDMP understanding

RMF process

Job description

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

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 include

• 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

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

• 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 ofTechnical Support Specialist (411)and a secondary role ofSystem Administrator (451), both at theIntermediatetier. 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.

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.