Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC

Senior Systems Engineer sustaining and modernizing SAIC tactical networks for U.S. Navy defense customers.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system life cycle software engineering, particularly for NAVWAR and NIWC customers, with a strong focus on supporting DoD C4ISR systems and utilizing DevOps methodologies. Proficient in troubleshooting, configuration management, and engineering solutions for both Windows and Red Hat/Linux operating systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DoD C4ISR Systems SupportDevOps Environment ExperiencePowerShell ScriptingCloud Computing (AWS, Azure)Active Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringConfiguration ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentNetwork DesignLinux ProgrammingAgile PracticesTroubleshootingSystem IntegrationDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsPeer Review

Tools & Technologies

Windows Operating SystemRed Hat/Linux Operating SystemMicrosoft Stack (.NET, C#)Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure)COTS Components

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeActive Secret ClearanceIAT Level II Compliance (Security+)OS Certification

Industry Keywords

NAVWARNIWCCANESISNSADNSSCI NetworkCENTRIXORTFleet CommunicationsCASREP Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudLinux.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide system life cycle software engineering support for NAVWAR and NIWC customers
Sustain software components on fielded CANES tactical networks
Analyze and modify systems and COTS components to address end-of-support issues, new interfaces, and customer requirements
Provide Tier II and fleet troubleshooting remotely or onsite
Analyze failure data, trouble reports, and U.S. Navy Fleet communications to identify system deficiencies
Propose solutions, conduct peer reviews, and work with production engineers on implementation
Create and update engineering documentation and manage solutions through configuration management
Participate in technical meetings, IPTs, technical working groups, and engineering/design reviews
Report technical progress, prepare briefs, and deliver presentations
Support system installations, configuration management, sustainment, upgrades, distance support, and emergent onsite CASREP support
Engineer solutions for Windows and Red Hat/Linux operating systems
Perform root cause analysis and recommend permanent configuration changes
Develop, integrate, test, debug, and tune software solutions
Collaborate with external partners, consultants, agencies, and vendors on troubleshooting and system integration design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years or more of experience; years of experience may be reviewed in lieu of degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
Experience supporting DoD C4ISR systems in an enterprise-level IT environment, including ISNS, CANES, ADNS, SCI Network, CENTRIX, or ORT
4 or more years of experience in a DevOps-based environment and familiarity with Agile practices
2 years of experience with scripting languages and automation using PowerShell and XML development
2 years of experience designing, analyzing, and supporting local area networks
Experience with cloud computing environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Flankspeed Edge
Experience with the Microsoft stack, including .NET 4.0, C#, and PowerShell
Experience with Linux programming languages
Current IAT Level II compliance (Security+) and OS certification; must obtain within 6 months if not currently held

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/remote work arrangement in San Diego, CA
10% travel