Field Service Technician

Description SAIC is currently seeking a Field Service Expert (FSE) to support SAIC’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Team. The primary work location is on-site in Huntsville, AL , with occasional travel to other locations both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). MUST commit to a TWO-YEAR assignment outside the continental United States (OCONUS) at a future date. Please note deployments with assigned unit may include hostile areas. 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: Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years’ experience; six (6) years’ additional experience can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle) REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: IAT Level II certification obtained (e.g., Security+ CE) within 180 days of hire in accordance with DOD 8570/8140 requirements (active Security + CE is highly preferred) REQUIRED SKILLS: Experience with tactical networks and troubleshooting Direct Linux experience In field operator training Troubleshooting of computer systems and networks Able to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance (heavier items may require team support/equipment assistance) Good oral communications Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments Able to work independently and efficiently with short term deadlines 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 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr