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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** SAIC
- **Location:** Kaiserslautern, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €100,000.0 - €145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Multicasting, Network Planning and Design, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Storage Virtualization, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), VCloud, VMware VSphere, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, VRealize, Cobra, HybridCloud, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Modeling and Simulation, Vmware
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=65e92f8e1789d7ba

## About the Role

* US Citizen and active Secret clearance, eligible for Top Secret / SCI.
 * Bachelor's and 5, or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
 * Certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, OR equivalent.
 * DoD 8140.01 Intermediate Certification.
 * Expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX-T, vSAN, and vSphere.
 * Solid understanding of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) networks, including multicast traffic.
 * Strong familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) information systems and security protocols.

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Major certifications include: CASP+, CCIE, CCISO, CCSP, CFR, CISM, CISSP, CySA+, CNP, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, GCIG, JNCIE-SEC, Google Professional Cloud Engineer, M365 Enterprise Admin Associate, M365 Modern Desktop Admin Associate, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, RCHA, RHCSA, VMware CP - Data Center.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience deploying Windows Active Directory domains and Microsoft Server environments.
 * Experience with TTC/Grey Network design, testing, administration, and troubleshooting.
 * Hands-on experience with server/storage hardware platforms Cisco Unified Computing System servers and hyperconverged infrastructure.
 * Knowledge of SolarWinds monitoring tools for system performance optimization.
 * Understanding of Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) frameworks for M&S training.
 * Ability to automate tasks using Perl, Python, and PowerShell scripting.

## Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the US Air Force Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) program at the US Air Forces Europe / Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Warfare Center (UAWC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

COBRA provides for the implementation, integration, development, and delivery of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) solutions to support the US Air Force, Department of Defense, and mission partner multi-domain operations (MDO) within the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) strategy., * Deploy, configure, and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments to support mission-critical applications.

 * Design, test, and optimize hybrid cloud solutions, integrating on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
 * Implement NSX-T networking and vSphere clusters for secure, high-performance computing.
 * Maintain and enhance virtualization infrastructure, leveraging VMware technologies such as vSAN, vSphere, and vRealize Suite.
 * Monitor and troubleshoot cloud workloads, optimizing performance through vROps and automation tools.
 * Integrate VCF with Active Directory (AD) for authentication and role-based access control (RBAC).
 * Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives, deploying Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions (ACAS) to safeguard IT systems.
 * Collaborate with external organizations, managing remedy tickets and resolving system issues.