# Sr. Systems Engineer- Fires

**Company**: GDIT
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $107,744 - $126,500
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Join GDIT as a Sr. Systems Engineer- Fires and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

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 5 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.

Technical Skills:

- 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:

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- Windows 10 system administration
- Windows Server 2012 administration
- Basic networking fundamentals
- VMware vSphere Version 6.5
- AFATDS operations
- JADOCS
- JTIC2S
- JTT
- JTT-CP
- MIDB
- MARS
- GCCS-J

### Nice to have
- Prior military experience

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