Job ID: 2509147
Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US
Date Posted: 2025-08-25
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Network Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking a cleared IT Platform Engineer/Administrator to lead the deployment, configuration, and sustainment of secure, mission-critical infrastructure and communication systems for a new Navy C4I lab. This position will require engineering experience and rigor to help design and build the network server/platform environment, to include support sustainment activities once completed. Additionally, this individual must be willing to learn/support network transport engineering/sustainment activities as they come online (e.g., switch/router/firewall configuration & support), working in concert with IT Network Engineers. Individual must be willing to be a cross-functional team member.
You will design, implement, and manage a classified lab environment supporting Command and Control (C2), secure communications, and data exchange across tactical and enterprise networks. This role also involves integration with coalition partner systems to enhance joint interoperability and mission success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Work is primarily performed on site in San Diego, CA and has some hybrid remote flexibility. You must live in the local area to frequently come on site.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of direct IT systems engineering, networking, or cybersecurity experience supporting DoD or federal systems
• Hands-on experience with:
• Server/endpoint hardening and DISA STIG implementation
• Familiarity with Red Hat Linux, Windows Server, and virtualization environments
• Familiar with cloud/hybrid-cloud environments with either AWS/Azure
• Strong knowledge of DISA STIGs and the DoD RMF/ATO process
• Experience working with encryption devices, network timing, and classified communications systems
• Proven ability to operate independently in a mission-critical, high-pressure environment
• Hands-on integration or operational experience with coalition tactical data links or mission partner networks such as Link 16, Link 22, TTNT, MIDS-JTRS, MPE, or NILE
• Proven ability to operate independently in a mission-critical, high-pressure environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Experience with naval or coalition maritime operations and communications systems
• Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks and system acquisition lifecycle
• Prior experience supporting joint or coalition network
• Strong system documentation, diagramming, and technical leadership skills

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• Must hold at least one IAT Level II/III certification (per DoD 8570/8140), such as:
• Security+ CE (CompTIA)
• CySA+

• Provide Tier I–III support for end-user devices (thin/zero clients, laptops, collaboration systems) in a classified environment
• Set up, configure, and sustain a mixed server/client environment incorporating both Windows/Linux server operating systems
• Support both virtualized and hybrid cloud environments
• Configure and maintain C2 application servers (DNS, chat, email) and unified communications platforms
• Integrate, configure, and sustain coalition communication systems such as Link 16, Link 22, TTNT, MIDS-JTRS, and Mission Partner Environment (MPE) for joint and combined operations
• Support interoperability with systems like CENTRIXS, CJSMPT, and NATO Improved Link 11 (NILE) as required for mission objectives
• Implement and manage timing and synchronization devices to ensure network integrity
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement STIGs and maintain systems in continuous ATO compliance
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, network diagrams, and system support guides
• Serve as a key point of contact with government stakeholders and coalition partners for lab buildout and operations
  Please view our Program page for more information and to view all open positions available: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/NOA.
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