NATO Functional Area Services Systems Administrator
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Education: Technical training, certification, or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Skills:Computer Servers, Integration,
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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.
- 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,
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.
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
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:
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $110,500–$149,500 a year
- 19% above the $109,650 median for Systems Administrator jobs on Jobera (294 salaries).
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- Applicants worldwide
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- Posted
- October 29, 2026
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- October 29, 2026
- Last seen
- October 29, 2026
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