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Fires Sr. Systems Engineer-Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada

General Dynamics
New Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Complex Systems, Software Components, Systems Design, Systems Development
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Fires SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR

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

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL 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 Royal Canadian Artillery School in any required revisions of Canadian artillery doctrine, development of new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), creation of required training plans and supplementary training material, and act as the on-site AFATDS Technical Subject Matter Expert.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Senior must have:
  • BA/BS degree.
  • Minimum 10 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.

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
CAN Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada - (APC332)

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.

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 consulting, technology 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 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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Salary : $111,155 - $150,385

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