Systems Administrator Mid

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401(k) plan

Flexible work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure and Operations leader to design and support scalable server, storage, and network architectures for DoD simulations at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

This role requires coordinating MCiS stimulation capabilities and ensuring robust virtualization, backup, and high-availability services. The position demands DoD 8140 qualifications, a Secret clearance, and 3+ years of relevant experience in military training environments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate.
• Three (3) years of experience with Military training and training support.
• Three (3) years of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army MCiS in support of unit training events and distributed exercises.
• Two (2) years of experience in performing system enhancements and installing software updates.
• Requires a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Integration: plan and implement scalable server, storage, and network architectures.
• Infrastructure Management: administer Windows and Linux server farms, VMware/Hyper-V clusters, SAN/NAS storage, and redundant networks.
• Technical Support & Team Leadership: supervise technicians, provide tier-III escalation, and mentor staff.
• Security & Compliance: apply DoD security policies, DISA STIGs, and patch management across systems.
• Configuration & Change Management: maintain baselines, version control, and documentation; lead change boards.
• Exercise & Training Support: collaborate with planners to stage environments and develop training materials.

Skills

Communication

Critical Systems

Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery Planning

Information Systems

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: 3+ years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Integration
  • Plan and implement scalable server, storage, and network architectures to support JLCCTC and ARCHER simulations
  • Integrate Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) stimulation capabilities into distributed exercise networks
• Infrastructure Management
  • Administer Windows and Linux server farms, VMware/Hyper-V clusters, SAN/NAS storage, and redundant network fabrics
  • Configure and maintain virtualization, backup/recovery solutions, and high-availability services
• Technical Support & Team Leadership
  • Oversee technical support specialists, JLCCTC, and ARCHER technicians; provide tier-III escalation for complex incidents
  • Supervise daily operations, mentor junior administrators, and coordinate hardware/software deployments
• Security & Compliance
  • Apply DoD security policies, DISA STIGs, and patch management across all systems
  • Enforce account management, role-based access control, and continuous monitoring for DoDM 8140 compliance
• Configuration & Change Management
  • Maintain configuration baselines, version control, and documentation for all infrastructure components
  • Lead change control boards, schedule updates, and validate system integrity post-deployment
• Exercise & Training Support
  • Collaborate with exercise planners to stage environments, conduct pre-exercise validation tests, and troubleshoot in real time
  • Develop training materials and conduct workshops on system administration best practices for simulation support teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Meet DoDM 8140 qualifications with primary DoD Cyber Work Force (DCWF) role of Technical Support Specialist and secondary roles of System Administrator and Product Support Manager at tier, Intermediate
• Three (3) years of experience with Military training and training support
• Three (3) years of experience in integrating training environments, planning architectures, and stimulation of Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCiS) in support of unit training events and distributed exercises
• Two (2) years of experience in performing system enhancements and installing software updates
• Requires a Secret clearance
• This position may require access to restricted facilities. Due to the nature of work performed within those facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

The likely salary range for this position is $77,350 - $104,650.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA KS Fort Leavenworth Additional Work Locations:

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