Systems Administrator

General Dynamics IT; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Competitive pay & PTO

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Systems Administrator for the Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth, KS. You will serve as the primary liaison for IT and communications systems and support worldwide, multi-echelon Warfighter Exercises.

The role requires a BS/BA and 5+ years of IT experience, with DoD qualification and experience with AMCS. A Secret clearance is essential and prior exercise support at Brigade/Divison/Corps level is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five (5)+ years of related IT experience.
• DoD Cyber Workforce qualifications with primary role of Technical Support Specialist (411) and secondary role of System Administrator (451).
• Operational knowledge of Army Mission Command Systems (AMCS) and constructive training simulations.
• Secret clearance required.
• Experience supporting training exercises at Brigade/Division/ Corps level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Information system management: coordinate with NEC and external agencies for IT requirements.
• Exercise planning and execution: participate in ELC and site surveys to design C2 support structures and manage IT setup/teardown for exercises.
• Technical support: on-site troubleshooting for Army Mission Command Systems and related tools.
• Network and system administration for SIPR and NIPR environments, ensuring connectivity and server functionality.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/DA IA policies; RMF; apply patches and manage security authorizations.
• Knowledge management: develop tools and processes for information sharing during exercises.
• Equipment and asset management: lifecycle management, procurement, and deployment of IT hardware/software.

Skills

Communication

Critical Systems

Disaster Recovery (DR)

Disaster Recovery Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

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 includes

• 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 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

• 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 $68,000 - $92,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary