C2 Systems Administrator

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Europe. You will play a crucial role in providing mission command support to soldiers in the European AOR.

The candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the Army’s Tactical Common Services (TCCS) server stack (TSiV3), Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE), Data Dissemination Services (DDS), Tactical Data Platform (TDP) and CPCE Joint/Global Command and Control System-Army (GCCS-A) servers.  Monitors and facilitates the integration and interoperability of U.S. Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS), to include BFT/FFT, AFATDS, JADOCS, DCGS-A, AMDWS, TAIS, and JEM/JWARN.

• Follow documentation provided by the PM Mission Command (PMMC) Program Office to properly install, configure, and maintain all Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS), to support both COP and Mission Command Systems (MCS) interoperability for HQ USAREUR-AF on all supported networks.
• Planning, developing, integrating, and supporting systems and architectures for Army operations/exercises involving Joint and Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence (C4I) systems.
• Primary responsibility will be to Install, configure, and maintain all TDP, MCIS CPCE, DDS, C2I server and client software across a virtualized infrastructure.
• Install system patches (IAVA's, Windows/RHELPTH) to meet operational updates and Cyber Security compliance on both Windows and Linux systems as required.
• Installs and configures VMWare ESXi servers and clusters to support a TCCS/TSiV3 virtualized infrastructure.
• Configure Windows 2019 Servers and Red Hat Enterprise 8 Linux operating systems to meet system functional as well as Cyber security requirements for C2 Systems.
• Configure COP data comms to facilitate the sharing of COP track and graphical data, to include CST, BCNTRK, and other CPCE Joint (GCCS-A) communications interfaces.
• Configure CPCE Joint (GCCS-A) track tables to properly display COP track data.
• Configure Data Dissemination Services (DDS) for interoperability and data sharing with other Army Mission Command Information Systems (MCIS).
• Coordinates with other site engineers to evaluate interoperability and compatibility issues and execute maintenance plans.
• Executes daily system checklists to validate system functionality and detect system issues as early as possible.
• Monitors and facilitates the integration and interoperability of U.S. Army Mission Command systems, to include BFT/FFT, AFATDS, JADOCS, DCGS-A, AMDWS, TAIS, and JEM/JWARN.
• Plans and implements interfaces with external systems based on command and user requirements.
• Forward deploys to provide the full spectrum of C2 system administration, to include Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system configuration and maintenance within VMware ESXI virtualization architectures.
• Coordinates with external agencies such as the BFT Mission Command Support Center (MCSC) to facilitate tracking and management of BFT/FFT devices within the theater Common Operating Picture (COP).

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Administrator must have:

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience: 1+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Significant Experience supporting and maintaining CPCE, DDS, C2I, and CPCE Joint (GCCS-A) server and client software. Significant Experience configuring and maintaining DDS for data sharing required with higher and lower echelons. Significant Experienced with latest Windows Server Operating Systems (2019) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. Experience planning, developing, integrating, and supporting systems and architectures for Army operations/exercises involving Joint and Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence (C4I) systems required. Must be able to perform at an advanced technical level on all phases of applications systems analysis and implementation activities. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills a must. Experience integrating and fielding system patches and releases, rebuilding servers & clients in accordance with DoD and PMO guidelines and investigating and managing computer security incidents required. Windows, Red Hat, or VMware certification desired. Experience managing VMware ESXi environments, to include capacity management preferred. Experience integrating DoD C2 systems with models & simulations (MOD/SIM) a plus. Experience supporting Radiant Mercury or other Cross Domain Solutions a plus. A working knowledge of AFATDS, JADOCS, DCGS-A, AMDWS, TAIS, and JEM/JWARN, ADSI and GCCS-J.
• Security clearance level: Active Secret Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification. Must be able to pass German TESA

TESA requirements:

• A Bachelors degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience; OR;
• An Associates degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR;
• A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR;
• 11 years of recent specialized experience.

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.