SAIC · 3 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expSAIC is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the Tactical Networks (TACNET) Capabilities Based in Service Engineering Agent (CB-ISEA). The role involves providing system life cycle software engineering support, troubleshooting, and developing solutions for tactical networks, ensuring mission essential services are restored efficiently.
SoftwareInformation TechnologySecurityService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide System life cycle software engineering support for our NAVWAR and NIWC customers
Focus primarily on software components loaded on supported tactical networks to sustain currently fielded CANES systems
Includes analysis and modification to replace commercial off the shelf (COTS) components that are end of support (EOS) modifications to support new interfaces to other systems, and modifications to existing systems driven by customer requirements
Provide troubleshooting assistance to Tier II and fleet users, either remotely or on site
Analyze failure data, trouble reports, and other U.S. Navy Fleet communications to identify current system deficiencies
Propose Solutions, conduct peer reviews, and work with production engineers to implement solutions
Create and update engineering documentation and manage solutions through formal configuration management process
Attend and participate in technical meetings, report on technical progress, prepare briefs and provide presentations
Participation in Integrated Product Team (IPT), Technical Working Group) and engineering / design review meetings
Support will encompass a range of capabilities, from system installations, configuration management enforcement, system sustainment and upgrades, distance support, and emergent onsite Casualty Report (CASREP) support as needed for the warfighters
Engineering solutions will primarily be for Windows and Redhat/Linux based operating systems
Provide root cause analysis and be comfortable recommending permanent configuration changes when necessary
Develop, integrate, test, debug, and tune complex Software solutions designed to satisfy customer requirements
Experience in developing and applying pattern-based architecture, governance and security to system changes and deployments
Experience utilizing the Atlassian suite of tools to include JIRA supporting agile and sprint-based operations
Leadership experience in the development and deployment of source code across multiple classification levels and environments
Experience in creating or expressing low level work product activities and estimating durations with intent to aide creation of scope documents and schedules
Work in cooperation with external partners, including consultants, agencies and vendors, to troubleshoot intra-system issues, and to assist with system integration design solutions
Strong development and support skills with experience in object-oriented programming as applicable to web-based programming languages
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and nine (9) years of more related experience, Master's and seven (7) years or more experience. Years of experience in lieu of degree to be considered
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance to start
Must be able to obtain an SCI after start
Supported DoD C4ISR systems in an enterprise level IT environment (ISNS, CANES, ADNS, SCI Network, CENTRIX, ORT)
4 or more years' experience in a DevOps based environment and is familiar with Agile practices
2 yrs. of experience with scripting program languages and automation using PowerShell scripting and XML development
2 years' experience in the design, analysis and support of local area networks
Experience in Cloud Computing Environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Flankspeed Edge
Experience in Microsoft stack - .NET4.0/C#, PowerShell
Experience in Linux programming languages
Current IAT Level II Compliant (Security +) and OS Cert. Would need to obtain within 6 months if does candidate does not currently hold both certifications
Preferred
Experience in SCRUM methodologies is a plus
Knowledge of US Navy Ship and shore networking systems is a plus
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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