Systems Engineer

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Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2612517

Location: Dahlgren, VA, United States

Date Posted: May 14, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid

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Job Description

Description

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SAIC has a need for a Systems Engineer position to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Fleet Support, Branch at Dahlgren, Virginia. The successful candidate will participate in verifying the Operating Systems and Networks are specification compliant expertise installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network Operating System with emphasis for time critical redundant paths and devices.

Must be able to interpret network configurations, and demonstrate expertise installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network Operating System with emphasis for time critical redundant paths and devices.

The position requires competence in operational techniques and familiarity with Tactical Operating Environment, knowledge of Computer Operating Systems, UNIX/Linux, and Computer Networks practices. The candidate will work with Tactical Operating Environment, in support of Weapon System certification, testing, in laboratory and at-sea, deployment of software, and fleet support. Travel required, usually to CONUS and OCONUS Navy Stations.

Qualifications

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor''s degree and a minimum three (3) years of experience as a System Engineer with technical or operational experience in the related field
• Experience installing, configuring, updating, and troubleshooting Operating Systems with Linux/Unix HPC emphasis, development and interpretation of Linux/Unix scripts at a High level of Linux/Unix command line functionality and principles
• Demonstrable expertise installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Network Operating System with emphasis for time critical redundant paths and devices. Able to interpret network configurations

Knowledge of software and hardware implemented RAID and protocols to support RAID to include multipath and DRBD

• Able to interpret USN C-Level Weapon System Specifications then develop and execute test plans from the specifications
• Experience developing and proofing technical documentation

Required Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance

Desired:

• Major DOD Weapon System technical or engineering experience
• Electronic Technician level knowledge for Industrial applications and devices to include point to point communication protocols
• Demonstrable knowledge of python, Perl, or other computer languages. Knowledge of Regular Expressions and their use
• Network knowledge, above CCNA level, for layer two network redundancy protocols such as Port Channels, HSRP, Virtual Switching Systems, STP; static and dynamic routing protocols, and the theory of operation of network switches and routers. Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol and analysis of TCP/IP captures

Overview

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

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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