Fires Sr. Systems Engineer- Ottawa
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a senior Fires Systems Engineer to support AFATDS and related systems for Canadian Army artillery units and the Joint Fires Modernization Project Management Office. The role involves installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting AFATDS operating systems, application software, system management tools, and software interfaces. The engineer monitors system, network, infrastructure, and application performance and helps maintain secure, highly available, reliable, and resilient systems. The position also supports systems design and enhancement, technical reporting, artillery operator training, and simulated and live-fire exercises. Additional work includes system acceptance and technical testing, managing interfaces among current and future systems, and providing onsite and remote field-unit support for AFATDS implementation. The position is onsite in an international work location, with 40 scheduled hours per week and less than 10% travel required. The stated likely salary range is $107,744–$126,500; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements. International compensation may also vary according to tax, social security, immigration status, and location, and may include allowances, premium uplifts, or relocation or transportation benefits. GDIT describes its culture as mission-focused, innovative, and military-friendly, with career growth tools and internal mobility support. Benefits described include comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, competitive pay, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and—in the US-based employee benefits description—medical, dental, vision, disability, life and other insurance options, paid leave, and flexible work weeks where possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret clearance.
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
- Valid U.S. passport with at least 2 years remaining.
- Windows 10 or later system administration experience.
- Windows Server 2012 or later administration experience.
- Basic networking fundamentals.
- VMware vSphere Version 6.5.
- Expert-level knowledge of AFATDS operations, hardware, and software components.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior military experience is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS).
- Familiarity with Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Coordination Suite (JTIC2S).
- Familiarity with Joint Targeting Toolbox (JTT).
- Familiarity with Joint Targeting Toolbox Capability Package (JTT-CP).
- Familiarity with Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB).
- Familiarity with Machine-Assisted Analytic Rapid-Repository System (MARS).
- Familiarity with Global Command and Control System–Joint (GCCS-J).
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, test, and maintain AFATDS operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Initialize, configure, and troubleshoot software interfaces.
- Manage and monitor installed systems, networks, and infrastructure for optimal performance.
- Help 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- and 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 interfaces among in-service and future systems, and onsite and remote support for field units implementing AFATDS.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off.
- For US-based employees: medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts; dental and vision plan options.
- For US-based employees: paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- For US-based employees: short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- International assignments may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
