Systems Administrator - JLCCTC Simulation Tools

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Systems Administrator to advance enterprise IT efforts at the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). The role involves supporting JLCCTC tools and Army training simulations, embedded duties at Fort Leavenworth with potential worldwide deployments, and ensuring seamless integration with real-world Mission Command systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/engineering or equivalent experience, 3+ years in military

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Meet DoD 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate.
• 3 years of experience with Military training and training support.
• 3 years of experience in integrating training environments, planning architecture, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises.
• 3 years of experience in performing system enhancements and installing software updates.
• Experience supporting training exercises at the Brigade, Division, or Corps level is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with JLCCTC applications (WARSIM, JDLM, FIRESIM) or equivalent constructive simulation tools.
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs) and secure LAN/WAN operations.
• Familiarity with DoD configuration and patch management processes (DISA STIGs, SCAP).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to instruct non-technical military personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the JLCCTC suite to support large-scale training.
• Ensure simulation platforms integrate with Mission Command systems.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise at MCTP in Fort Leavenworth, KS with potential worldwide deployments.
• Support battalion through corps level exercises and distributed training events.
• Document technical processes and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Communication

Critical Systems

Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery Planning

Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Systems Administrator to advance enterprise IT efforts at the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). The role involves supporting JLCCTC tools and Army training simulations, embedded duties at Fort Leavenworth with potential worldwide deployments, and ensuring seamless integration with real-world Mission Command systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/engineering or equivalent experience, 3+ years in military