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Network Systems Engineer

SAIC

Chantilly, Virginia, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

SAIC is seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to provide technical support to our program based in Chantilly. This role involves systems services administration, server provisioning, network integration, repository management, network-attached storage management, hardware administration, and document and compliance management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage systems services and server provisioning.
  • Integrate and administer network devices and NAS systems.
  • Oversee hardware administration including KVM switches and terminal servers.
  • Administer Linux systems and virtualized environments (VMWare, KVM).
  • Manage power, environmental hardware and compliance documentation.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering/technology or equivalent experience.
  • Active TS/SCI and Polygraph clearance required.
  • Expertise in configuring and administering Juniper and Cisco devices.
  • Experience with QNAP and Synology NAS administration.
  • Experience with Linux systems and network infrastructure hardware.
  • Competency in virtualized environments setup and administration.

Key skills/competency

  • Network Integration
  • Systems Administration
  • Juniper
  • Cisco
  • NAS Management
  • Linux
  • VMWare
  • KVM
  • Hardware Administration
  • Compliance Management

How to Get Hired at SAIC

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor your resume highlighting network skills.
  • Research SAIC: Familiarize with SAIC's mission and projects.
  • Clearance Proof: Ensure TS/SCI and Poly requirements are met.
  • Practice Technical Questions: Prepare on network and Linux administration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review networking device configurations in depth.
Practice Linux system administration tasks.
Familiarize with virtualized environments setup.
Study NAS management techniques and hardware control.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork during system outages.
Explain problem-solving for network issues.
Detail experience working under pressure.
Discuss handling multi-discipline projects effectively.