Systems Administrator – GCCS-J – OCONUS in Arifjan, Kuwait

Leidos


Description

Job Title: Systems Admin- GCCS-J

Job Location: Kuwait

Security Clearance: Secret

This position will support the GSMO program (https://www.leidos.com/insights/leidos-awarded-global-network-management-contract-disa) and is located in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The typical schedule is 48 hours/week, and the incumbent is expected to be available up to 60 hours/week in case of occasional surge support (EWW pay is provided for hours worked in excess of 48/week).

Duties and responsibilities to include the following:

  • Provide GCCS-J Common Operation Picture (COP) functional and technical support to ensure that the infrastructure core software used in GCCS-J releases remains operational and updated with new capabilities and enhanced performance features.

  • Performs GCCS-J customer service help desk duties.

  • Provide technical assistance to GCCS-J Agile Client users to minimize operational disruptions.

  • Serves as the subject matter expert for positional and operational questions regarding the GCCS-J Agile Client, to include troubleshooting technical and operational issues relating to COP track data, Agile Client map files, Map data, Overlays, Placemarks, Keyhole Markup Language (KMLs/KMZs), Routes Shape files and Track Groups / Filters.

  • Provide an embedded, responsive, and available GCCS-J posture, with on-site coverage at least 10 hours per scheduled workday and on call 24 hours 7 days a week

  • On-site functional support at sites supporting CJTF-OIR Operations in the USCENTCOM AOR at CJTF-OIR Headquarters and forward deployed locations as directed

  • Tailor system configuration support to enhance GCCS-J Integrated Imagery and Intelligence (I3) performance for various applications

  • Provide full scale operations and maintenance (O&M), to include building, maintaining, administering, updating, and securing systems, applications, and C2 data and information related to GCCS-J.

  • Works with PMO to ensure system is operating in compliance, and works with users to ensure data is delivered per client requirements

  • Implements preemptive changes based on customer base needs

  • Makes recommendations on how to best utilize the system(s) and/or improve efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

  • DoD Secret clearance or higher

  • Requires BS degree and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with a min of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional training and/or years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a desktop administrator in Linux and Windows operating systems environments.

  • DoD 8570 IAT II certification required (Security+ CE, etc.)

  • At least three (3) years of experience operating and maintaining client workstations in compliance with DoD IA directives and policies.

  • Familiar with the Army Mission Command Essential Capabilities, Joint C2 Systems (GCCS-J), Army Mission Command Systems (CPOF), and Army Unified Capabilities (GCCS-A).

  • Familiar with all applicable Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions (CJCSI) and Directives that apply to GCCS-J.

  • US Citizenship is required

Desired Qualifications:

  • GCCS-J and Agile Client training.

OCONUS Work Perks include:

  • Paid relocation to/from OCONUS location

  • Overseas living allowance(s) and other OCONUS pay

  • Foreign Earned Income Tax Exemption

  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; 401k with company match; etc.

  • Thriving Expat Community

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-16

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00143882

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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