Fires Systems Engineer-Ottawa

Clearance Level

Secret

Category

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Location

Canada

(Onsite Workplace)

Key Skills For Success

Software Applications

Systems Design

Troubleshooting Software

REQ#: RQ222762

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

GDIT has an immediate career opportunity for a Fires Systems Engineer to support our Worldwide Field Support contract in Ottawa, Canada.

Meaningful work & 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 Joint Fires Modernization Project Management Office with system acceptance, technical systems testing, management of interdependent systems interfaces of in-service and future systems, and on-site and remote support of field units implementing AFATDS

What you'll need to succeed:

BA/BS degree.

Minimum 3 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

3 + 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

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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