Systems Engineer DCGS-A

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

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