Fires Sr. Systems Engineer-Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Systems Engineer Senior to support AFATDS and artillery operations at Gagetown, New Brunswick. The role focuses on installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining AFATDS operating systems, application software, and system management tools, as well as configuring and troubleshooting software interfaces and monitoring systems, networks, and infrastructure for performance, reliability, and availability. The engineer maintains system security, backup procedures, and redundancy strategies; evaluates application performance and works with developers to resolve bottlenecks; and participates in designing and enhancing information and operational support systems. The role also prepares weekly and bi-weekly technical and operational reports, provides training and mentorship to artillery operators, and supports Canadian Army Artillery units during simulated and live-fire exercises. The position requires advanced knowledge of AFATDS hardware, components, and operating procedures. The engineer also serves as an on-site AFATDS technical subject matter expert for the Royal Canadian Artillery School, supporting artillery doctrine revisions, development of tactics, techniques, and procedures, and preparation of training plans and supplementary training materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret clearance.
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
- Valid U.S. passport with at least two years remaining.
- Experience administering Windows 10 or later.
- Experience administering Windows Server 2012 or later.
- Basic networking fundamentals.
- Experience with VMware vSphere Version 6.5.
- Expert-level knowledge of AFATDS operations, hardware, and software components.
- Familiarity with 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), and Global Command and Control System–Joint (GCCS-J).
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior military experience is highly desirable.
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.
- 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- or formation-level exercises.
- Apply advanced knowledge of AFATDS hardware, components, and operational procedures.
- Assist the Royal Canadian Artillery School with artillery doctrine revisions, development of tactics, techniques, and procedures, creation of training plans and supplementary training materials, and on-site AFATDS technical subject matter expertise.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts, for U.S.-based employees.
- Dental and vision plan options for U.S.-based employees.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and other protection and insurance offerings for U.S.-based employees.
- Potential international-assignment allowances, premium uplifts, or relocation or transportation benefits, depending on assignment circumstances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
