Fires Sr. Systems Engineer-Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Pipeline

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Fires SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• 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 Royal Canadian Artillery School in any required revisions of Canadian artillery doctrine, development of new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), creation of required training plans and supplementary training material, and act as the on-site AFATDS Technical Subject Matter Expert.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Senior must have:

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum 10 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)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required