AFNORTH Systems Engineer

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
System Administration, System Configuration, System Maintenance
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

The AFNORTH/A9M Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering support and subject matter expertise for implementing and sustaining a secure virtualized systems environment integrating live, virtual, constructive (LVC) technologies, networks, and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) compatible virtual and constructive simulators, models, and data link systems. The Systems Developer implements secure interconnections supporting LVC data, voice capabilities, and integration of mission partner capabilities to support operational and tactical command and control (C2) training objectives and operational tactics, technique, procedures development.

This position coordinates with key stakeholders on secure design, development, installation, interconnections, configuration, and maintenance of virtualized command and control (C2) systems including Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F) and the multi-source correlator tracker/tactical display framework (MSCT-TDF) as well as simulator capabilities such as the PLEXSYS Support Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer (ASCOT) and the Battlespace Simulations Incorporated Modern Air Combat Environment with extensions.

The Systems Engineer works in close coordination with the ISO, Technical Director, ISSO, and Systems Administrators on secure systems implementation and sustainment activities.

TASKS:

• Employing configuration management processes to assure AFNORTH DMO training systems' baseline compliance and fielded version control
• Analyzing design constraints, system and security trade-offs, and lifecycle support considerations for system modifications
• Conducting market analyses to identify, assess, and recommend commercial, GOTS, and open source products
• Coordinating with capability and service providers for hardware, software, and security deficiencies and update distribution
• Designing, testing, and fielding virtualized integrated hardware, operating systems, and software applications solutions supporting operational training capability requirements.
• Building, assessing, and modifying baseline change prototypes on the research and development baseline system prior to fielding to the production platform and site-deployed platforms.
• Identifying and directing remediation of technical problems encountered during testing and implementation of baseline changes
• Developing detailed baseline and site-specific system configuration documentation for component and interface specifications
• Creating functional baseline version drawings, configuration implementation documentation, and checklists for system and functional administrators
• Employing data backup capabilities into overall system designs and ensuring appropriate technical and procedural processes exist for secure system backups and protected storage of backup data.
• Participating in planning meetings, supplying technical expertise, planning, development of test plans and procedures to demonstrate the effectiveness of proposed solutions and accompanying tactics, techniques, and procedural modifications.
• Implementing system administration and management functionality for privileged access users.
• Presenting mitigation strategies to address cost, schedule, performance, and security risks.
• Developing and directing system testing and validation procedures and documentation.
• Incorporates risk-driven systems maintenance updates process to address system deficiencies (periodically and out of cycle).

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years related experience
• Command and Control Systems, Tactical Data Links, LVC environments, VMware vSphere, Windows Administration, Linux Administration

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

CERTIFICATIONS:

• IAT Level II or IAM Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $72,250 - $97,750. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA FL Tyndall AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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