SAIC

Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Diego, CA
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years or more of experience; Master's degree plus 3 years or more; PhD with no experience
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Active Secret Clearance needed to start
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance after starting
  • Over 6 years of experience in military network environments
  • Experience with Cisco switches/routers, Windows Server, or Linux administration
  • Current DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+), with OS certification within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

  • Provide break/fix IT support in a fast-paced shipboard environment
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend system changes when needed
  • Collaborate with partners and agencies to resolve inter-system issues
  • Deliver server and network support, including remote troubleshooting
  • Advise Navy customers on best practices for afloat networks
  • Participate in technical meetings and deliver presentations as needed
  • Support engineering and design reviews in integrated product teams

Benefits

  • Remote work option (with local onsite support required)
  • Opportunities for international travel (approx. 25%)
  • Engagement with Active Duty personnel and government staff
  • Participation in high-stakes military operational environments
  • Professional development through cross-functional collaboration
  • Flexibility for occasional after-hours support
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a TACNET CB-ISEA Senior Systems Engineer (Fleet Support) to join our team in San Diego, CA. This role is REMOTE but MUST BE LOCAL TO AREA due to on site needs. This position requires frequent and regular onsite support aboard U.S. Navy ships. The engineer will work directly with Active Duty personnel and government staff to deliver high-quality repair and technical support for Navy afloat networks, including systems such as ADNS, ISNS, CANES, CENTRIXS, Legacy SCI, VIXS, and WRBS. Travel within the U.S. and internationally may be required (approx. 25%), along with occasional after-hours support.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Provide break/fix IT support in a fast-paced shipboard environment and troubleshoot LAN issues to determine effective resolutions.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend permanent configuration or system changes when needed.
  • Collaborate with external partners, consultants, vendors, and government agencies to resolve inter-system issues and support integration efforts.
  • Deliver server and network break/fix support, including remote troubleshooting of servers, networks, desktops, and peripheral devices.
  • Advise and guide Navy customers on best practices for maintaining afloat networks and associated components supporting data, voice, and communication services.
  • Participate in technical meetings, prepare progress updates, and deliver briefs and presentations as needed.
  • Support engineering and design reviews through participation in integrated product teams.


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
  • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start
  • 6+ years of experience supporting military network environments relevant to the listed responsibilities.
  • Administration experience with Cisco switches/routers, Windows Server, or Linux.
  • Working knowledge of core networking concepts and protocols.
  • Current DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
  • Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification (e.g., CCNA, Microsoft Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Linux+, VCP, or equivalent) within 6 months of hire.


DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-scale networks (LAN/WAN/MAN/datacenter).
  • Proficiency with enterprise wireless technologies (802.11 standards, controller-based systems, RF design, tuning, and modern security such as WPA3/802.1X).
  • Knowledge of high-availability architectures including HSRP/VRRP, redundant WAN edges, load balancing, and resilient datacenter fabrics.
  • Hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls, segmentation approaches, and zero-trust architectures across large networks.
  • Experience supporting hybrid infrastructures integrating on-prem networks with Azure, AWS, or GovCloud and secure identity integration.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, including performing root-cause analysis and developing corrective actions that minimize operational impact.
  • Ability to collaborate with customers, partners, and engineering teams to resolve high-severity issues and represent the team in cross-functional forums.
  • 2+ years of experience with IT ticketing systems such as HEAT, TrackIT, Magic, Remedy, Peregrine, or HELIX.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Office and Windows OS in enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with afloat Navy systems including CANES, ADNS, CENTRIXS, ISNS/ORT, ONE-NET, SCI-Networks, SUB-LAN, VIXS, WRBS, CND, and SCIP-IWF.


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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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