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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, System Configuration, Linux, Networking Hardware, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Architecture, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), Software Configuration Management, Virtualization Technology, Visual Systems, Hardware Testing, Juniper, Enterprise Integration, Terminal Servers, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9213215/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Candidates must have a TS/SCI and Poly in order to be considered for the position
 * Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
 * Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technology field, or equivalent industry experience
 * Experience in administering Linux systems
 * Expertise in configuring and administering Juniper and Cisco network devices
 * Proficiency in managing network infrastructure hardware, including KVM switches, terminal servers, etc.
 * Competency in setting up and managing virtualized environments such as VMWare and KVM
 * Knowledge in managing power and environmental network hardware, including UPS, Remote Power Control (RPC), and rack cooling systems
 * Skills in the configuration and administration of NAS devices, specifically QNAP and Synology

Desired Experience:

 * Juniper/Cisco Configuration administration experience
 * Experience with optical systems and testing hardware including OTDR, OSA, and power meters
 * Skills and experience in managing projects effectively
 * Master's or PhD in Engineering or Technology

## Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for an experienced System Engineer to provide technical support to our exciting program, based in Chantilly. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks including systems services administration, server provisioning, network integration, repository management, network-attached storage management, hardware administration, and document and compliance management.