Description
GDIT has an immediate career opportunity for a Fires Systems Engineer to support our Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada.
The Fires Systems Engineer will be responsible for installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining AFATDS operating systems, application software, and system management tools. The ideal candidate will have expert-level knowledge of AFATDS operations, hardware, and software components, as well as experience with Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Coordination Suite (JTIC2S), and other systems.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.
- Manage and monitor all installed systems, networks, and infrastructure for optimal performance.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and resilience of system and network infrastructure.
- Monitor and evaluate application performance, identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and collaborate with developers to implement fixes.
- Maintain system security, backup procedures, and redundancy strategies.
- Participate in the design and enhancement of information and operational support systems as required.
- Prepare weekly and bi-weekly technical and operational reports.
- Provide over-the-shoulder training and mentorship to artillery operators.
- Assist Canadian Army Artillery units in planning and executing simulated and live-fire unit/formation-level exercises.
- Apply advanced knowledge of AFATDS hardware, components, and operational procedures.
- Assist the Joint Fires Modernization Project Management Office with system acceptance, technical systems testing, management of interdependent systems interfaces of in-service and future systems, and on-site and remote support of field units implementing AFATDS.
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
- Valid U.S. Passport with at least 2 years remaining.
- Prior military experience is highly desirable.
- Windows 10 (or later) system administration.
- Windows Server 2012 (or later) administration.
- Basic networking fundamentals.
- VMware vSphere Version 6.5.
- Expert-level knowledge of AFATDS operations, hardware, and software components.
- Familiarity with the following systems: Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Coordination Suite (JTIC2S), Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT), Joint Targeting Toolbox Capability Package (JTT-CP), Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB), Machine-Assisted Analytic Rapid-Repository System (MARS), Global Command and Control System–Joint (GCCS-J).
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401K with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $103,500.