Systems Administrator

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth, KS. You will manage IT systems, coordinate with NEC and external agencies, and help run Warfighter Exercises across multi-echelon environments.

The role requires 5+ years in IT operations, a BS/BA degree, and a Secret clearance. Expect responsibilities across AMCS, network administration, and information assurance with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of related IT experience in systems administration.
• DoD DCWF qualifications and security clearance expectations are specified.

Responsibilities

• Information system management and point of contact for IT requirements.
• Plan and execute exercises, design C2 support structures and IT setup.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting for Army Mission Command Systems and tools.
• Administer both classified (SIPR) and unclassified (NIPR) networks.
• Enforce DoD/DA IA policies and RMF security practices.

Skills

Communication

Critical Systems

Disaster Recovery (DR)

Disaster Recovery Planning

Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Job description

Job Qualifications

Communication, Critical Systems, Disaster Recovery (DR), Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Systems

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

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

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

• 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.

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 will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

50-75%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA KS Fort Leavenworth

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. 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.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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