SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

IT Systems Engineer

Security Engineering & ArchitecturePosted on Nov 13

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two or more years of relevant experience are required.
Hands-on experience administering Splunk is required, including configuring forwarders, managing indexers and search heads, managing indexes, and troubleshooting performance bottlenecks in backend architecture.
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Linux is required.
Knowledge of virtualization and containerization, such as VMware and Kubernetes containers, is required.
Experience with pre- and post-scans, ACAS, and STIGs is required.
Experience creating test procedures is required.
Experience with Windows operating systems, software applications, operating systems, and networks is required.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required, including CompTIA Security+ and an operating system certification.
U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required to start.
Must be local to San Diego, California to be considered.

Responsibilities

Support production integration, requirements gathering, systems engineering, design and architecture, and self-service technology development.
Modify, implement, and integrate solution sets with appropriate DCO enclave technologies; conduct interoperability testing; and provide technical input for deficiency correction and production process improvements.
Support documentation and maintenance of system baselines, using Agile DevOps methodologies and modular software design principles to support rapid delivery of requirements.
Provide technical input for Risk Management Framework assessment and authorization tasks, ensuring compliance with applicable cybersecurity standards, including STIGs, security controls, and Navy guidance.
Support development of Analysis of Alternatives, engineering drawings, test plans, and reports for the lifecycle of CDT and DCOI systems.
Conduct pre-installation site surveys for Sensor2 systems to assess infrastructure readiness and operational constraints, then install Sensor2 systems at designated locations.
Perform installations in accordance with Navy standards and Fleet Readiness Certification Board processes.
After installation, document the installation process and system configurations, and provide recommendations for future enhancements.
Provide technical solutions in production lab or production environments.
Support patch management by testing patches manually and through automated methods in a lab environment, documenting patches, and providing technical assistance with patch deployment issues at operational sites.
Provide sustainment and troubleshooting support.

SAIC is looking for an IT Systems Engineer to support our US Navy customer provide engineering and technical support for the CND Deployer Toolkit (CDT) and Defensive Cyber Operations Infrastructure (DCOI). The ideal candidate will be required to have solid experience in SPLUNK, RHEL/LINUX.

This position is located at NAVWAR Old Town Campus in San Diego, CA and will require up to 50% CONUS and OCONUS travel. Must be local to San Diego, CA to be considered

JOB DUTIES:

Support production integration, requirements gathering, system engineering, design and architecture, and self-service technology development.
Modify, implement, and integrate solution sets with appropriate DCO enclave technologies, conduct interoperability testing, and provide technical input for deficiency correction and production process improvements.
Support the documentation and maintenance of system baselines, leveraging Agile DevOps methodologies and modular software design principles to ensure rapid delivery of requirements.
Provide technical input for Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization tasks, ensuring compliance with applicable cybersecurity standards, including STIGs, Security Controls, and Navy Guidance.
Support developing Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), engineering drawings, test plans, and reports to support the lifecycle of CDT and DCOI systems.
Provide site survey and installation support for Sensor2 systems. This includes conducting pre-installation, site surveys to assess infrastructure readiness and operational constraints, followed by the installation of Sensor2 systems at designated locations.
Ensure all installations are performed in accordance with Navy standards and Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB) processes.
Post-installation provide documentation detailing the installation process, system configurations, and any recommendations for future enhancements.
Provide technical solutions as they arise in the production lab or in production environments.
Provide patch management support to include testing patches (manually and via automated methods) in lab environment and document patches and provide technical assistance with issues with patch deployment to operational sites.
Provide sustainment and troubleshooting support.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors and two (2) years or more relevant experience.
Requires hands on experience with SPLUNK administration:
- Including configuration forwarders
- Managing indexers
- Search heads
- Index management
- Troubleshooting performance bottlenecks in the backend architecture.
Requires experience with RHEL/LINUX.
Experience with Virtualization and Containerization knowledge such as VMWare and Kubernetes containers.
Pre/Post Scans, ACAS, STIG, etc.
Creating test procedures.
Windows OS, Software applications Operating Systems and network experience.

Certification:

DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+ required and OS Cert).

Clearance:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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