Fires Systems Engineer-Ottawa

Description

The team has an immediate opening for a Fires Systems Engineer to support the Worldwide Field Support contract, based in Ottawa, Canada.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving US government, defense and intelligence agencies.

This is a regular, onsite, international role in IT Infrastructure and Operations, requiring a current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test and maintain AFATDS operating systems, application software and system management tools.
• Set up, configure and troubleshoot software interfaces.
• Manage and monitor installed systems, networks and infrastructure so they perform well.
• Keep system and network infrastructure highly available, reliable and resilient.
• Track application performance, find bottlenecks, suggest fixes and work with developers to implement them.
• Maintain system security, backup procedures and redundancy plans.
• Help design and improve information and operational support systems when needed.
• Write weekly and bi-weekly technical and operational reports.
• Train and mentor artillery operators on the job.
• Help Canadian Army artillery units plan and run simulated and live-fire exercises at unit and formation level.
• Apply deep knowledge of AFATDS hardware, components and operating procedures.
• Support the Joint Fires Modernization Project Management Office with system acceptance, technical testing, management of interfaces between in-service and future systems, and on-site and remote support for field units deploying AFATDS.

Requirements

• Skills in software applications, systems design and software troubleshooting.
• A bachelor's degree (BA or BS).
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• US citizenship.
• An active Secret clearance.
• A valid US passport with at least 2 years remaining.
• Windows 10 (or later) system administration experience.
• Windows Server 2012 (or later) administration experience.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Experience with VMware vSphere version 6.5.
• Expert knowledge of AFATDS operations, hardware and software components.
• Familiarity with JADOCS, JTIC2S, JTT, JTT-CP, MIDB, MARS and GCCS-J.
• Prior military experience is highly desirable.

Conditions

Onsite work, 40 scheduled hours per week.

Travel of less than 10%.

International position, so total pay depends on tax, social security, immigration status and location.

Salary is likely between $81,349 and $103,500, set by experience, location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range. It is not guaranteed.

Hiring includes an identity check using biometrics and AI, and you must be on camera for virtual interviews. The company may photograph you and will process your biometric data for verification and security.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• For US-based staff: medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits plus company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, plus vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel accident insurance, provided or available.
• International assignments may include allowances, premium pay, and relocation or transportation support on top of base salary.
• An AI-powered career tool, an internal mobility team, and a military-friendly, innovative culture.