Systems Engineer – IT Capacity

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is looking for a candidate in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with extensive IT experience, specifically in developing capacity utilization dashboards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT/DoW configuration management and possess a Top Secret security clearance.

The role involves monitoring performance metrics, interfacing with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with government-approved service levels. Competitive benefits include a 401K with a company match and comprehensive health packages.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT/DoW configuration management experience.
• Deep knowledge in supporting capacity utilization dashboards.
• Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of capacity utilization dashboards.
• Assist in developing and delivering capacity and performance reports.
• Monitor performance and utilization, and create plans for improvements.

Skills

IT/DoW configuration management experience

Capacity utilization dashboards

Security Clearance Level: Top Secret

Familiarity with PowerBI

Education

BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolarWinds

Vcenter

NetApp/Everpure

Splunk

Job description

Your Impact:

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War's mission to keep our country safe and secure. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety.

Support the development of capacity utilization dashboards that detail compute capacity and performance metrics.

Assist in developing and delivering capacity and performance reports as needed.

Validate, document, track, and manage the as-is capacity for compute resource area.

Monitor current performance and utilization, capacity projections, capacity issues, and assists in creating plans for improving performance and satisfying Government-approved Service Levels.

Define and develop capacity utilization dashboards that detail compute capacity and performance metrics.

Develop and deliver capacity and performance reports as needed.

Routinely interfaces with Government Capacity Manager and technical stakeholders to communicate compute capacity and performance status, changes, and issues.

Manage and track compute data and availability.

Extract data out of a variety of systems that manage capacity and performance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
• 10+ years of IT/DoW configuration management experience
• Security Clearance Level: Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status
• Deep knowledge and experience in supporting the development of capacity utilization dashboards that detail capacity and performance metrics for Memory, Compute, Storage, Port Density, Bandwidth, and Licensing.
• Certifications: Security + or CASP+ or CCNP Security or CISA or SSCP or other DoW 8140 approved certification. Ability to Obtain ITIL 4 Foundation – ITSM Certification within the first 9 months
• Desired: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) or Certified Capacity Management Practitioner (CCMP) or ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support (CDS)
• Working knowledge of SolarWinds, Vcenter, NetApp/Everpure or Splunk
• Familiarity with PowerBI a plus!

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays