SAIC

Tactical Operating Systems Engineer

SAIC$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 5+ years equivalent experience
  • Expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Familiarity with RAID systems and protocols
  • Experience in developing technical documentation
  • Ability to travel up to 35% as required
  • Active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Verify Operating Systems and Networks for compliance with specifications
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Network Operating Systems
  • Support Weapon System certification and testing in various environments
  • Assist in software deployment and fleet support
  • Interpret network configurations for tactical operations
  • Collaborate within the Tactical Operating Environment

Benefits

  • Remote working opportunity with on-site reporting as needed
  • Up to 35% travel potential to Navy Stations
  • Engagement in advanced technical projects within the defense sector
  • Opportunity to contribute to real-world military applications and systems
  • Chance to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC has a need for a Tactical Operating Systems Engineer position to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Fleet Support, Branch at Dahlgren, Virginia. The successful candidate will participate in verifying the Operating Systems and Networks are specification compliant expertise installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network Operating System with emphasis for time critical redundant paths and devices.

Must be able to interpret network configurations, and demonstrate expertise installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network Operating System with emphasis for time critical redundant paths and devices.

The position requires competence in operational techniques and familiarity with Tactical Operating Environment, knowledge of Computer Operating Systems, UNIX/Linux, and Computer Networks practices. The candidate will work with Tactical Operating Environment, in support of Weapon System certification, testing, in laboratory and at-sea, deployment of software, and fleet support.

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be able to report on-site when required.

Travel requirements: up to 35%, with travel primarily to CONUS and OCONUS Navy Stations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a System Engineer with technical or operational experience in the related field. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
  • Experience installing, configuring, updating, and troubleshooting Operating Systems with Linux/Unix development and interpretation of Linux/Unix scripts at a High level of Linux/Unix command line functionality and principles
  • Knowledge of software- and hardware-implemented RAID and the protocols that support RAID
  • Experience developing and proofing technical documentation
  • Must be able to travel up to 35%

Required Security Clearance:
  • Active Secret clearance

Desired:
  • Major DOD Weapon System technical or engineering experience
  • Electronic Technician level knowledge for Industrial applications and devices to include point to point communication protocols
  • Demonstrable knowledge of python, Perl, or other computer languages. Knowledge of Regular Expressions and their use
  • Able to interpret USN C-Level Weapon System Specifications then develop and execute test plans from the specifications
  • Network knowledge, above CCNA level, for layer two network redundancy protocols such as Port Channels, HSRP, Virtual Switching Systems, STP; static and dynamic routing protocols, and the theory of operation of network switches and routers. Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and analysis of TCP/IP captures


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.
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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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