Systems Engineer Principal

Systems Engineer Principal Job ID: 2616717 Location: Chantilly, VA, United States Date Posted: Oct 2, 2026 Category: Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: On-Site Benefits: Click here Share: Job Description Description SAIC is looking for a Systems Administrator/Network Engineer/Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler . Duties will include coordinating and managing end to end architecture by scheduling assets, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. End-to-end events will support testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. This position is a direct interface with all users and sister agencies tabulating requirements, spotting trends, and developing usage metrics as needed by customers for mission execution. • Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules coordinating with other intelligence organizations • Monitor signal processor product generation ensuring flow of time critical data • Monitor and update all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates and anti-virus software as required • Configure and maintain firewalls, switches and servers in an operational environment • Troubleshoot network hardware issues • Responsible for network administration, fault detection and fault isolation services, network traffic monitoring and minimizing potential security threats • Troubleshoot hardware and software, run diagnostics, document network problems, outages and solutions, prioritizing fixes, and assess current and future impact of issues • Monitor and generate data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance • Communicate scheduling and networking issues to internal team, as well as Government Lead • Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing updates to end-to-end scheduling and networking software/hardware • Support development organization with the integration of network hardware, software, cybersecurity upgrades and recap efforts for networks and systems operating at various classification levels • Training and educating new users • Rotational shift work that may include nights, weekends, and holidays • Occasional travel required • Must have excellent speaking, listening and written communication skills • Team oriented and customer focused attitude is critical due to multiple networking locations and varied U.S. Government end users Qualifications • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. • Relevant years of experience in CS/IT field may be substituted in lieu of degree • Must have a TS/SCI security clearance with an active Polygraph • Database, network administration, or system administration experience is preferred • Ability to solve problems and think critically, sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area • DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification is desired • If candidate does not have IAT Level II certification, they must obtain IAT Level II certification within 3 months of hire • Examples of IAT cert: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCPy • Working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols, Palo Alto Firewalls and Dell Server Configuration are desired • Must work well within team environment but accomplish tasks independently with little to no impact on other teammates’ tasks • Document best practices, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities • Project management skills • Excellent communication, interpersonal/briefing skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management • Must be able to lift 50 lbs Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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. 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