Network Engineer - Communication Specialist

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Network Engineer/Communications Specialist for a deployable joint C2 system based in Brunswick, GA. 

The candidate will support the JEXC2 Program Operations & Maintenance Support (JPOMS) Mission Support Center program, based out of Panama City at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The MSC is an agile team providing live 24/7-365 support to the Warfighter using US Navy Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) systems. These C2 systems are composed of software applications, databases, and hardware products and processes from multiple defense services and other government agencies. They interface with U.S. National, Allied, Coalition (multinational), and Joint organizations, and employ a spiral development process to take advantage of technology upgrades and evolving non-developmental military and commercially available equipment.

The qualified candidate will be a part of a small, agile, embedded team that provides on-site support to include: system administration, network administration, communication, and infrastructure. Embedded personnel are considered mission essential and deployable on any Regional Combat Command exercises or operations that require the use of C2 Family of Systems. The Team provides on-site technical support at the garrison and deployed locations where the C2 system is fielded. Teams located at these sites shall support not only those specific geographical locations, but also all C2 FoS deployment sites within the RCC’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) as needed.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining, processing and troubleshooting satellite systems.
• Submitting satellite and gateway access requests (SAR/GAR).
• Creating Request for Maintenance Assistance (RMA).
• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting Harris radios.

Typical operation and maintenance support is 5 days a week for each fielded system. Typical core operating hours at each location are 800 to 1700. Work hours in excess of 40 hours per week per person may be required during contingency operations (deployments or exercises), an alternate work schedule may be required to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and zero (0) years related expereince; four years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
 

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of setup and sustainment support of deployable C2 systems.
• Experience working with Harris radios.
• Experience in SATCOM administration 

Clearance: 

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.  Must have at least an Interim Secret security clearance to start.

Travel:

May include additional travel up to 10%.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.