NATO Functional Area Services Systems Administrator

About the job

Type of Requisition:

Regular

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:

Computer Servers, Integration, VMware vSphereCertifications:

NoneExperience:

5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

NATO Functional Area Services Systems Administrator

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

As a NATO FAS Systems Administrator, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USAREUR-AF G6 Joint Coalition Network Division (JCND). You will play a crucial role in supporting Command and Control interoperability between US and NATO formations by deploying, configuring, administering and maintaining NATO FAS and US Mission Command Information Systems.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Support the integration of US command and control (C2) enterprise architectures (such as GCCS-J, SitaWare, TAK) with NATO FAS applications, ensuring seamless Common Operational Picture (COP) generation, situational awareness, and data interoperability during joint exercises, crisis operations, and steady-state support.
• Collaborate with operational personnel (US and NATO), government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and technical staff in the identification of information exchange requirements in support of exercises and real-world missions.
• Drive operational efficiency through automation, data validation, and continuous process improvement, reducing manual effort and accelerating the delivery of critical information.
• Utilize NATO Federated Mission Networking (FMN) to ensure US and coalition forces can rapidly establish secure, interoperable communication and command-and-control (C2) networks.
• Administer supporting operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8, Windows Server 2019/2022) and relational database management systems (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Install, configure, integrate, patch, and administer NATO FAS applications, servers, databases, and client workstations across bare-metal, virtualized (VMware ESXi / Nutanix), and cloud/hybrid infrastructure.
• Act as Tier II/Tier III technical lead for key NATO Functional Area Services,

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The FAS Administrator must have:

• Education: Technical training, certification, or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of systems administration experience supporting military command and control systems.

• Technical skills:

• Role requirements:

• Land C2: LC2IS (Land Command and Control Information System).

• Operational Planning & Execution: TOPFAS (Tools for Operations Planning FAS), JOCWatch.

• Air & Maritime C2: AirC2IS / ICC (Integrated Command and Control), MCCIS (Maritime Command and Control Information System).

• Logistics & Sustainment: LOGFAS (Logistics Functional Area Services).

• Common Tactical Picture / Track Management: NIRIS (Network Infrastructure and Radio Information Server), NCOP (NATO Common Operational Picture).

• Intelligence & Targeting: INTEL-FS, FAST (Facilitated Application for System Targeting).

• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or ability to obtain prior to onboarding.

• Clearance: Secret Clearance required to start, must able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

• Role requirements:

• Ability to support operations in a dynamic mission environment;

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;

• Experience supporting defense, military, intelligence, or government operations is preferred.

• Location: Full-time, on-site in Wiesbaden, Germany; occasional travel

• TESA Requirement: Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience; OR; An associate’s 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, 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.

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The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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:

International

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:

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