Systems Engineer DCGS-A

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Distribution Common Ground Station - Army (DCGS-A), ESRI ArcGIS, ESRI Software, Puppet (Software)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer with geospatial experience to support U.S. Army Europe. This position supports mission-critical systems within secure environments, including Digital Common Ground System-Army and Esri technologies such as ArcGIS.

The ideal candidate brings a mix of systems engineering and GEOINT experience, supporting both operational missions and training environments.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• DCGS-A Support - Provide administration and sustainment of Digital Common Ground System-Army systems; Support installation, configuration, and upgrades of DCGS-A software and components; Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for DCGS-A environments; Assist analysts and operators with data access, dissemination, and system functionality issues; Support DCGS-A during Army and joint exercises, ensuring system availability and mission readiness; Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve integration and interoperability issues
• ArcGIS / Geospatial Support - Administer and support ArcGIS environments and services; Manage geospatial data, services, and user access within ArcGIS platforms; Support publishing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of GIS services and applications; Assist users with map products, data layers, and geospatial workflows; Perform system updates, patches, and performance monitoring for GIS infrastructure
• General Systems Engineering - Administer Active Directory and manage user access; Configure and support Windows and Linux operating systems; Deploy and maintain VMware virtualization platforms; Perform system troubleshooting, fault isolation, and corrective actions; Provide on-site technical support in operational environments; Maintain Authority to Connect (ATC) compliance and cybersecurity documentation; Perform routine system administration (patching, backups, upgrades, user management); Develop and maintain technical documentation and system diagrams

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance
• Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 5-8+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills & Experience: Experience with Army GEOINT systems, preferably Digital Common Ground System-Army; Working knowledge of Esri tools such as ArcGIS (or similar GIS platforms); Experience supporting military or joint exercises
• Certification: DoD 8140 compliant certification (IAT Level II baseline, e.g., Security+); Relevant Computing Environment (CE) certification (Microsoft, Linux, VMware, etc.)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Eligibility for Italian SOFA status

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting both DCGS-A and ArcGIS environments
• Familiarity with GEOINT workflows or ISR systems
• Experience supporting OCONUS or deployed environments
• Experience integrating geospatial systems into enterprise IT environments

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 a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $143,750. 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.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
ITA Vicenza - Caserma Ederle (APC177)

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.

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