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Job Title Systems Engineer/Deployable-TS/SCI required
Location VA, Suffolk
Relocation No
Security Clearance Level Top-Secret
Security Clearance Basis Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Security Clearance Polygraph None
Job ID Number 162380
Job Function Information Technology
Potential for Deployment Yes
Job Description General Dynamics Information Technology is a top-tier IT integrator that provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. With 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company has the customer knowledge, domain expertise and proven performance to manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs.

General Summary:

This position is for a dual-purpose System Engineer providing maintenance and user support for an ISRIS suites of equipment (Apple G5 or XServe computer, various network and video capture equipment). The candidate will fill a helpdesk position at the USJFCOM Suffolk site with periods of deployment away from this location (overseas and throughout CONUS). Candidate will provide Tier 1,2 and 3 level support as required. Investigates reported problems using standard troubleshooting techniques.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

-Primary focus on system administration and maintenance on the ISRIS architecture worldwide; providing helpdesk support as well as short-notice deployed support to other CONUS locations and OCONUS locations.
-Candidate will be responsible for server administration and maintenance, LAN/WAN support, troubleshooting low/medium/high level network outages for the customer and providing fix actions.
-Maintain accurate site documentation including system configuration data.
-Maintain OCONUS deployment readiness status. Anticipate OCONUS deployments on an "as-needed" basis for periods of one to three months duration.


BA/BS Degree, preferably IT related. UNIX experience required. Apple OS certification preferred.

Candidate must possess 3-5 years technical experience, minimum of 2 years experience Apple/UNIX system administration, 2 years in network environment, 2 years in enterprise networking.

The desired candidate would have the following skills and abilities:

-Focuses on the rapid, successful resolution of customer initiated work requests and may occasionally perform service related work outside the network field.
-Demands positive responsiveness to customer requirements, priorities and mission accomplishment.
-Good writing and speaking skills are essential.
-Strong problem solving skills needed.
-Ability to plan and organize projects.
-Customer service skills are a must.
-Prior OCONUS deployment experience with US Armed Forces or as a contractor preferred.


Candidate will work 5 days a week 8 hours a day while on the helpdesk, and 7 days a week, 12 hours a day while deployed. Candidate will be deployed to a hazardous duty zone.

Candidate must possess an active US Top Secret security clearance. Must be eligible for SCI security clearance.

Candidate must be willing/able to fly in helicopters
Candidate must be able to lift 50Lbs

Must be able to achieve ITIL Foundation within six months of hire.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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