Senior Principal Field Support Engineer

Senior Principal Field Support Engineer Job ID:

2610598

Location:

Huntsville, AL, United States Date Posted:

May 15, 2026

Category:

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory:

Field Engineer Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required:

Interim_Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to

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mail Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Apply Now > Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Field Support Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL . The Indicium Product Office is seeking candidates to represent and operate Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) software. Support typically involves Missile Defense Agency test execution activities (Flight Tests, Ground Tests and Wargames/Exercises). The candidate should also have the ability to perform hardware integration and maintenance, have a basic understanding of computer networking, and a general understanding of computer hardware troubleshooting. The candidate will also be responsible for conducting validating configuration management documentation in support of information assurance certification and accreditation activities. The candidate should be a self-starter and be able operate with minimal supervision. The candidate will support S3I, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama or MDIOC, Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate NSITE software based on event support requirements Support NSITE software field testing and reporting Coordinate and interact with site personnel to perform hardware integration Maintain configuration management documentation (Microsoft Visio) and verify system configurations Identify system engineering requirements from customers for event specific NSITE recording or mission viewing

Qualifications Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in information technology (or related degree) and 14+ years of experience. An additional 6 years can be accepted in lieu of a degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

Security+ or CISSP Certification Microsoft OS Certification (or FedVTE/Gov Microsoft OS Certificate) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills and reporting practices Basic Information Technology (IT) principles and troubleshooting experience Experience with Internet Protocol (IP) networks, network troubleshooting and Cisco network equipment Strong Windows 10/11 OS configuration experience Strong Microsoft Office and Visio skills Available to travel CONUS or OCONUS for Event support (25% per year) Preferred (not required)

Skills:

Current Network+ or similar Network Certifications Understanding of Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) software UHF Tactical Radio operation experience Functional understanding of tactical interoperability equipment to include Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT), Joint Range Extension (JRE) or like systems Familiarity with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test planning and procedures Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency interoperability message sets (such as VMF, B-Series, XML) Understanding of common tactical data link (TADIL) messages and message interactions Familiarity with WireShark and/or other network troubleshooting tools Familiarity with cyber security components and general information assurance practices Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

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