SAIC is seeking mid-level Field Support Engineer to represent and operate NSITE (Network, System Integration and Test Environment) software, WAVE software, and OPDASH (Operations Dashboard) software located in Huntsville, AL. Software support typically involves Missile Defense Agency test execution activities (Flight Tests, Ground Tests and Wargames/Exercises).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate NSITE, TRICS and OPDASH software based on event support requirements ( will require up to 10% travel )
Support NSITE, TRICS and OPDASH Software field testing and reporting
Validate configuration management documentation in support of information assurance certification and accreditation activities.
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 customer goals and objectives
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years related experience; PhD and zero (0) years related experience four (4) years accepted in lieu of degree
Clearance: Must have an Interim Secret Clearance to start with the ability to obtain a full Secret Clearance
Required Skills:
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.
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 and Cisco networking equipment
Required to deploy for CONUS and OCONUS support (on average 10 - 25% per year)
Security+ (within 6 months of hire) and either a Microsoft OS or Cisco certification
Strong Windows 10 OS configuration experience
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Strong Microsoft Visio skills
Preferred (not required) Skills:
Current A+ and/or 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 OmniPeek software
Familiarity with HBSS components and general information assurance practices
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