Senior Field Engineer

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer (FSE) to support SAIC’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Team onsite at Tobin Wells training site at Fort Bliss, Texas. This position also requires 4 months onsite training in Huntsville, Alabama .

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree and fourteen (14) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.

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 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 with all state requirements

REQNUMBER: 2617879

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