SAIC

Field Support Expert - WSMR

SAIC • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or 6 years in lieu of degree
  • Experience with tactical networks and troubleshooting
  • Experience in field operator training
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for computer systems and networks
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage tasks in high-pressure environments
  • Self-motivated and capable of meeting tight deadlines
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required within 180 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level technical support for IBCS systems
  • Serve as the main liaison for the IBCS program
  • Integrate and maintain systems with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Assist in deploying and initializing IBCS systems
  • Advise customers on IBCS capabilities and limitations
  • Troubleshoot IBCS hardware, software, and networks
  • Offer feedback on system performance and user experience
  • Conduct operator and maintainer tasks as needed
  • Facilitate training sessions for end-users
  • Support the Program Help Desk with inquiries

Benefits

  • Travel required (50%+) primarily within the U.S.
  • Opportunity to work with military and civilian teams
  • Engagement in cutting-edge defense technology
  • Training and development in advanced technical areas
  • Possibility to earn certifications and licenses relevant to the role
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is currently seeking Field Service Experts (FSE) to support SAIC's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Team.

Primary duty location is Huntsville, Alabama with travel to White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico location. Team members positioned in Huntsville will only be required to travel 50+% of the time, coordinating with WSMR team members to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations during their leave periods.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This team is responsible for delivering high-level technical support, system integration, and field service engineering for the IBCS Program. The position involves collaborating with military and civilian personnel to ensure the seamless deployment, operation, and maintenance of the IBCS system.
  • Provide technical support services in support of maintaining and sustaining fielded IBCS systems, equipment and software at all identified locations
  • Represent the IBCS program as the primary point of contact
  • Integrate and maintain systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and integrate COTS/GOTS products with IBCS systems
  • Assist in the emplacement and initialization of the IBCS system
  • Advise customers on the capabilities and limitations of the IBCS system
  • Assist in troubleshooting IBCS hardware, software, and networks
  • Provide feedback to program leadership regarding system performance and end-user feedback
  • Perform operator and maintainer tasks on equipment, integrated systems, subsystems, and software
  • Conduct training
  • Support Program Help Desk
  • Conduct scheduled equipment inventories


Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
  • BS and five (5) years' experience; six (6) years' experience accepted in lieu of degree (per contract)

REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Experience with tactical networks and troubleshooting
  • In field operator training
  • Troubleshooting of computer systems and networks
  • Good oral communications
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments
  • Able to work independently and efficiently with short term deadlines

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
  • IAT Level II certification obtained (e.g., Security+ CE) within 180 days of hire in accordance with DOD 8570/8140 requirements and company policy (active Security + CE is highly preferred)

DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Army Air Defense background (14 or 140A or 14G)
  • IBCS experience maintaining and sustaining fielded IBCS systems, equipment and software
  • Experience with Virtual Machine, Cisco, and/or Windows Server
  • Ability to obtain a Linux+ certification within nine (9) months of hire date
  • Willingness to acquire a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with all state requirements


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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