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Network Engineer – SATCOM Specialist

Job Category: satcom
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Norfolk

SAIC | Norfolk, VA 23502


Job details

Job type

Full-time

Shift and schedule

Day shift


Full job description

Job ID: 2414055

Location: NORFOLK, VA, US

Date Posted: 2024-10-30

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No


Description

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer/Communications Specialist for a deployable joint C2 system based in Norfolk, Virginia.

The qualified candidate will be a part of a small, agile, embedded team of support SMEs providing FSET support; to include system administration, network administration, communication, and infrastructure. Embedded personnel are considered subject matter experts (SME), mission essential and deployable on any Regional Combat Command (RCC) exercises or operations that require the use of C2 Family of Systems. The Team provides on-site technical support at the garrison and deployed locations where the C2 system operates. Embedded personnel must live in or relocate to the location of work site. This role can not be supported remotely.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining, processing and troubleshooting satellite systems.
  • Submitting satellite and gateway access requests (SAR/GAR).
  • Creating Request for Maintenance Assistance (RMA).
  • Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting Harris radios.

Typical operation and maintenance support is 5 days a week for each fielded system. Typical core operating hours at each location are 800 to 1700. Work hours in excess of 40 hours per week per person may be required during contingency operations (deployments or exercises), an alternate work schedule may be required to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of related experience; four years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of setup and sustainment support of deployable C2 systems.
  • Experience working with Harris radios.
  • Experience in SATCOM administration.
  • Understanding of SAR/GAR and mission planning activities.

Clearance:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Must have at least an Interim Secret security clearance to start.

Travel:

Must be willing to relocate to work site location, if not a current resident. May include additional travel up to 25%.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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