System Engineer

Job Description

Description

The Vanguard 2.2.1 program currently has an opening for a System Engineer/Software Lifecycle Engineer position for the Patch Management engineering team within the Vanguard Network Engineering and Design (NED) engineering office. Patch Management is comprised of a team that packages software and patches, makes them available to the enterprise, and in the case of Centralized Patch Management, targets all OpenNet systems overseas with updates.

The well qualified candidate will be a multifaceted individual with experience and interest in security related issues of systems management especially in the Microsoft and Linux arena. Specifically, this candidate will participate in the delivery of software updates and patches, as well as provide tier III support to resolve customer issues. Candidate will also be involved in R & D efforts related to systems management. The position may allow temporary hybrid remote work due to Covid-19.  Position may be called back onsite at any time at the customer's request.

Responsibilities include: 

• Enterprise Patch Management provides services including timely software, patch, security update packaging and distribution to DOS enterprise systems including Windows based Servers and Workstations.
• Discovery, Risk Assessment, Packaging, Testing, Documenting and Delivery of Security Patches for applications included in the scope of the Enterprise Patch Management Program. 
• Monitoring and troubleshooting patch and software packages created by EPM both proactively and in response to Remedy incidents.
• Re-engineering patch & software packaging, and reporting solutions as technologies change and/or problems are identified and mitigated.   
• The team also supports CyberSecurity and Incident Response related packaging and deployment efforts. These duties include rapid and non-duty hours support for cybersecurity incidents, unexpected Foreign Post closures, Major Stakeholder break/fix support, and CIO/PDCIO special initiatives. 
• EPM is also responsible for performing Operating System Deployment (OSD) engineering for Windows 10 platforms (20H2 and 21H2). These duties include WIM creation, task sequence creation, testing, and publishing in PAT OSD. This work now provides substantial support to updated platforms leveraged across the enterprise including the EMD/Go Desktop, Mobile DAW and GITM.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree
• BS degree in a computer science/computer engineering related discipline highly preferred
• IT related degree, and /or experience with system management of Windows.
• Patch management experience especially with regard to Microsoft products, i.e. Windows Update Agent, MEM, or WSUS.
• MECM/InTune hands on experience (ability to leverage console, create objects and troubleshoot issues)
• Scripting language experience, specifically Powershell
• Compatibility Testing experience
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Clearance

• US Citizenship 
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of cyber security concepts
• Experience with patching Linux environment

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 24,000 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 $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.