Fires Sr. Systems Engineer-Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada
About The Position
The Systems Engineer Senior installs, configures, tests, and maintains AFATDS operating systems, application software, and system management tools. The role initializes and troubleshoots software interfaces; monitors systems, networks, infrastructure, and application performance; and helps ensure high availability, reliability, security, and resilience. The engineer maintains backup and redundancy procedures, identifies performance bottlenecks, collaborates with developers on fixes, and contributes to the design and enhancement of information and operational support systems. The position prepares weekly and bi-weekly technical and operational reports, provides over-the-shoulder training and mentorship to artillery operators, and supports Canadian Army Artillery units in planning and executing simulated and live-fire unit- and formation-level exercises. It also applies advanced knowledge of AFATDS hardware, components, and operational procedures. The engineer assists the Royal Canadian Artillery School with doctrine revisions, tactics, techniques and procedures, training plans, and supplementary training material, and serves as the on-site AFATDS Technical Subject Matter Expert.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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 Royal Canadian Artillery School with revisions to Canadian artillery doctrine, development of tactics, techniques, and procedures, and creation of training plans and supplementary training material.
- Act as the on-site AFATDS Technical Subject Matter Expert.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts, for US-based employees.
- Dental plan options for US-based employees.
- Vision plan for US-based employees.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
- 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
