Job ID:

2617418

Location:

Hanahan, SC, US Date Posted:

2026-09-29

Category:

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory:

Systems Engineer Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required:

Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

None Potential for

Remote Work:

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a highly motivated, forward thinking and experienced Systems Administrator to join our team supporting the United States Marine Corps in Hanahan, SC . The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise to design, develop, test and integrate systems that enhance the performance and reliability of the current and future BFT System. This role requires strong analytical skills, collaborative teamwork, and a deep understanding of system engineering standards and practices in support of Department of Defense (DoD) mission systems. This role is 100% onsite.

Job Duties:

Manage and maintain the current Test Environment consisting of servers, end user systems, operating systems, and core IT infrastructure by conducting detailed systems analysis to define system design architecture, specifications and operational workflows aligned with customer requirements. Develop and execute system test plans, integration procedures, and documentation to verify functional and performance requirements ensuring adherence to DoD standards and best practices. Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers/machines and network switches, specifically Cisco configurations. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity issues and recommend corrective actions to address performance gaps. Collaborate with other engineering and technical teams (network engineers, software developers, cybersecurity professionals) to ensure seamless system functionality. Plan and test data backups and disaster recovery protocols. Provide systems engineering support for the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of the BFT System.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors and two (2) years or more work experience; four (4) years of additional work experience in lieu of degree. Strong experience with virtualization, systems design, analysis, integration and testing in complex operational environments. Strong knowledge of networking and communication concepts such as TCP/IP, firewalls, routers (specifically Cisco) and switches. Proficient in Linux/Unix, Windows Server, Active Directory and virtualization tools specifically VMware and Vsphere/ESXi. Familiarity and understanding of Open Source and Subscription Linux Distros including RHEL, Rockey, Alma among others.

Required Clearance:

An active Secret clearance is required prior to starting.

Desired Qualifications:

CompTIA Security+ is strongly desired. Knowledge of the BFT System with JBC-P, MMC or Spectre Software and TAK, TCS and/or CHE. Familiarity with the DoD and Contracting environment. SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .