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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Fires Sr. Systems Engineer-Gagetown, New... - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** New Brunswick, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,155.0 - $150,385.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, VMware VSphere, System Availability, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gduxt1 ## About the Role Complex Systems,Software Components,Systems Design,Systems Development Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Experience: 10 + years of related experience, 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) ## Description + 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. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Hate organising your photos? 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