Information Systems Technician (GCCS/CANES)
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking experienced Information Systems Technicians (ITs) with hands-on Navy experience in GCCS-M, CANES, or both, to join our dynamic team at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA. SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and operates as a tenant of NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. The center provides high-fidelity, platform-specific combat system suites with integrated sensors and supports combat system lifecycle engineering, platform certification, operational evaluation, interoperability testing, and fleet training. The selected candidate will perform comprehensive system administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on GCCS-M, CANES, and associated Navy C4I systems. This includes supporting system configuration, software loads, cybersecurity compliance, and network operations across representative AEGIS and SSDS combat system environments. You will schedule and document maintenance actions in accordance with Navy standards, including use of Navy maintenance tracking tools and configuration management processes. Responsibilities also include maintaining system readiness, managing user accounts, applying patches, and supporting system upgrades in alignment with fleet requirements.
Requirements
- High School/GED and more than three years of demonstrated experience administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining Navy C4I systems, specifically GCCS-M or CANES.
- Navy IT rating or equivalent operational experience with afloat/shore network environments.
- Experience interpreting technical manuals, system documentation, and Navy cybersecurity requirements.
- Familiarity with Windows Server, Linux/UNIX, virtualization technologies, and network fundamentals.
- Ability to perform in a variety of 40-hour work-week configurations, including: Monday–Friday (5×8): 1st Shift, Monday–Friday (5×8): 2nd Shift, Variable 4×10 shifts (may include weekends), 1st or 2nd Shift, Sliding (5×8) work weeks (Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday), 1st or 2nd Shift. These configurations may rotate.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain a clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- CompTIA Security+ CE or other DoD 8570 baseline certification
- Experience with ADNS, CENTRIXS, HBSS, ACAS, or other Navy C4I systems
- Familiarity with Red Hat, UNIX, or advanced network device configuration
- Experience supporting fleet operations, deployments, or shipboard systems
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive system administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting on GCCS-M, CANES, and associated Navy C4I systems.
- Support system configuration, software loads, cybersecurity compliance, and network operations across representative AEGIS and SSDS combat system environments.
- Schedule and document maintenance actions in accordance with Navy standards, including use of Navy maintenance tracking tools and configuration management processes.
- Maintain system readiness, manage user accounts, apply patches, and support system upgrades in alignment with fleet requirements.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- paid military leave
- paid bereavement leave
- any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
