Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (GBOSS) Field Service Representative

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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: Hardware Configurations, Operations, System Configuration, System Performance, Technical Support Certifications: None Experience: 5 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Meaningful work and Personal Impact As a Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (GBOSS) Field Service Representative/Administrator the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting PM FPS (Product Manager, Force Protection Systems) customer. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. You will make an impact on the mission as a Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (GBOSS) Field Service Representative with collaboration with key stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements with the ability to provide appropriate solutions with the customer and serve as the point of contact in a distributed, geographically separated environment; while managing health and serviceability of multiple systems across a wide-spread geographic area. As a Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (GBOSS) Field Service Representative you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on FSR joining our team to support the mission of the Warfighter. This position will require you to attend a three-week training course in Crane, IN prior to starting on site. Oversee and perform installations, de-installs, testing systems and components installation, configuration and maintenance of servers including physical and virtual environments, and performing Preventive Maintenance actions on a variety of systems belonging to the Elevated Sensors family of systems Create reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics as requested by the customer and/or GDIT Leadership Provides recommendations for system improvements based on analysis and industry best practices based on mission requirements Perform operational system performance checks, induction and return to service inspections, troubleshooting faults, remove and replace components, service generators, remove and replace fluids, adjust and alignments, use hand tools and electronic measuring devices such as AC/DC voltmeters and ohms meters Understand, and follows technical manuals, engineering documents, schematic diagrams, safety bulletins, and news flashes; be able to input data into databases and be able to retrieve data to perform maintenance or provide reports as requested Performs maintenance and analysis functions including hardware configurations; adding, removing, and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic testing tools; reading of electronic circuit schematics; and repairing printed circuit boards and ability to perform minor maintenance on generators such as changing oil and filter and other duties as assigned related to scope of AOR (area of responsibility of an FSR/FST (Field Service Representative/Technician) Performs sustainment and PMCS maintenance on the towers and payloads Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes. Performs site surveys to determine the type and placement of systems Installs and de-installs systems and their components and trains operators and end users Updates databases, informs lead of job status and any issues encountered and must have the ability to generate/produce data and reports Provides support to end users and other IT staff by resolving complex hardware, software and system related issues. Maintains detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures and changes. Creates reports on system performance, security incidents and other key metrics. Track and updates work orders to include the replacement of parts component serial numbers removed and replaced, experience utilizing COLTS What you will need to succeed BS and 5-8 years of relevant experience (however years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree 9 years with AS/AS; 10 with High School) Able to work in austere environmental conditions in remote deployment locations (including the ability to drive long distances in these locations) The ability to meet physical demands of the position that can be included but not limited to ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., climb ladders, kneel, squat, stand, sit and other physical requirements to meet the position, to included extended workdays and work weeks BETSS-C Certified Highly Desired Previous experience with the G-BOSS platform is preferred Security clearance level: Active Secret Clearance 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. The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 50-75% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA TX McAllen 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. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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