Network Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. SAIC scores B on the Alion truth index.
SAIC is seeking an onsite Systems Administrator to support the Joint & Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program at a Maritime Operations Center in Naples, Italy. The qualified candidate will provide systems and network administration, troubleshooting, and operational support for enterprise, tactical, and deployable IT environments supporting mission-critical operations. If not already located at the work location, this position requires relocation to Naples, Italy for at least one (1) year.
Job Responsibilities:
Administer, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise, tactical, and deployable IT systems, including systems communicating over satellite and other tactical communications networks.
Provide technical support to end users; troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, network, virtualization, and enterprise-service issues in accordance with mission requirements and established service levels.
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain hardware, software, operating systems, user accounts, access controls, Microsoft Windows and Linux systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft Exchange Server.
Engineer, configure, administer, and troubleshoot enterprise and carrier-grade Cisco and Juniper routing and switching infrastructure, Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, including VM-Series virtual firewalls, and other tactical network infrastructure.
Administer and maintain VMware ESXi/vSphere virtualization environments and VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
Support C2LAN architectures, C2 networks, tactical IT environments, deployable systems, and mission applications, including the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of KG/TACLANE encryption systems supporting secure tactical communications.
Plan for and respond to system outages, network disruptions, exercises, deployments, and other contingency operations to restore services and maintain operational readiness.
Maintain technical documentation, configuration management records, system procedures, and operational readiness documentation in accordance with DoD requirements, while supporting extended hours and alternate work schedules as required for 24/7 mission operations.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience working in a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar technical role.
Required Certifications:
Security+ certification.
An IAT Level II or higher certification in addition to Security+.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux environments.
Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server roles and features supporting enterprise services.
Experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere and virtualization technologies.
Experience with VDI, preferably VMware Horizon.
Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper routing and switching.
Experience with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, including VM-Series virtual firewalls.
Experience administering and supporting Microsoft Exchange Server.
Experience supporting C2 networks, tactical IT environments, and deployable systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, network, virtualization, and enterprise-service issues in a mission-critical environment.
Experience with C2LAN, JADOCS, GCCS-J, GSS-M, LMMT, and/or KG/TACLANE is highly desirable.
Required Clearance:
A minimum of Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Top Secret or higher clearance is preferred.