AOC WS Systems Engineer SME

Overview

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an AOC Weapon System (WS) Senior SME / Systems Engineer to support the Air Operations Center Weapon System program in Hampton, Virginia.

• Coordinate technical actions within the AOC WS engineering and integration teams
• Interface with key stakeholders to optimize products and solutions supporting maximum Operational Readiness and compliance with contractual requirements, establishing open communication and trust
• Maintain communication with AOC WS functional area Government leads
• Respond to Government needs in a timely manner, addressing complex technical requirements and collaborating with a globally diverse team to achieve mission objectives
• Perform hardware and software system deployment, implementation, tuning, design, testing, and systems administration across the AOC WS on‑premise baseline—including server, compute, storage, and network infrastructure—across geographically dispersed CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Provide engineering analysis of interoperability, capabilities, and functions of candidate changes to the AOC WS; conduct technical evaluations on requirements and requirement changes against product implementations; integrate and test applicable components and applications
• Provide modification and sustaining engineering and root‑cause analysis of identified problems, including problem report management and tracking through resolution; recommend possible solutions and work with vendors/providers to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Support Engineering Change Request (ECR) processes through creation, tracking, and management via CPMR/CNIMT configuration management tools; support Change Review Boards (CRBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Support systems security engineering activities including maintaining security posture of classified AOC WS test and integration suites;
  Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) and Information System Security Architecture; maintaining security configuration using DISA SCAP, HBSS, ACAS; applying USCYBERCOM TASKORDS/OPORDS/MTOs; and pre/post cyber testing using ACAS credentialed scans
• Support preparation for Commander's Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) at various AOC sites; manage POA&M entries for DISA CAT I, II, and III findings
• Support AOC WS Fielding and Installation Services including coordination of baseline releases across enterprise CONUS and OCONUS sites; support Permanent On‑Site Support Engineer (POSSE) functions as required
• Support AOC WS Program Help Desk activities including Tier 2/3 technical support; respond to AOC WS Tier 1 Help Desk escalations, fielding activities, and enterprise support requests

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field and 10+ years of experience, including:
  • 5+ years in an Operations Center or related C2 environment
  • 7+ years in a DoD weapons system engineering, sustainment, or integration role; direct AOC WS experience strongly preferred
  • 8+ years with Training, Engineering, Program or Project Management in a military or civilian environment
  • 5+ years with DoD systems integration, infrastructure sustainment, security engineering, or related discipline in a classified environment
• Active Top Secret security clearance required;
  Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred
• U.S. Citizenship required

• Experience using Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) or Risk and Opportunity Management to identify issues and develop implement courses of action
• Experience with the AOC WS Technology Roadmap and third‑party integration engineering for GOTS/COTS components; track updates/changes to third‑party products and assess impact to AOC WS baselines
• Broad-based technical background focused on computer and information systems, with a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and progressive technical responsibilities
• Familiarity with the development of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and training material created in the EAGLE Publishing System (EPS)
• Familiarity with Agile Release Events (AREs), Out‑of‑Cycle (OOC) releases,…