Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Communications/Network Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The Systems Simulation, Software and Integration (S3I) Directorate is seeking a Senior Communication / Network Field Engineer candidate in support of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Interoperability Team at Redstone Arsenal. This individual will be responsible for providing technical expertise for tactical communications equipment in support of research, development and integration efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Missile Defense Agency with the Deployment, Testing, Integration and Upgrading of the THAAD missile system equipment pieces of the Tactical Operations Station (TOS) and Launch Control System (LCS)

• Follow detailed test procedures in a fast-paced field environment.

• Travel to various location specified by the Missile Defense Agency in support of THAAD operations and testing.

• Deploy and provide support for various Tactical Communications systems.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years related experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess a Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Travel Requirement: 50%

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Deep understanding of Tactical Communications Systems and/or Tactical Networking.

• The ability to support mission requirements during evenings and weekends as scheduled.

• Must be physically fit with an ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds with little to no assistance.

• Must have experience integrating and deploying LOS and SATCOM related systems in one or more of the following: SMART-T, SNAP, CPN, and JNN.

• Ability to create and edit configurations for CISCO routers, switches, and firewalls as it pertains to current and future network infrastructure.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Passport.

Desired Skills:

• A working knowledge of Link-16 Data protocols

• Ability to research, test and understand communication equipment and provided organized thoughts and suggestions in reference to that equipment in a concise and understandable manner.

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. REQNUMBER: 2409478

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