Field Service Expert - Huntsville Bench

Field Service Expert - Huntsville Bench

Job ID: 2615504

Location: Huntsville, AL, United States

Date Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Field Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Field Service Expert (FSE) to support SAIC's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Team.

The primary work location is on-site in Huntsville, AL, with occasional travel to other locations both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

MUST commit to a TWO-YEAR assignment outside the continental United States (OCONUS) at a future date. Please note deployments with assigned unit may include hostile areas.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This team is responsible for delivering high-level technical support, system integration, and field service engineering for the IBCS Program. The position involves collaborating with military and civilian personnel to ensure the seamless deployment, operation, and maintenance of the IBCS system.

• Provide technical support services in support of maintaining and sustaining fielded IBCS systems, equipment and software at all identified locations
• Represent the IBCS program as the primary point of contact
• Integrate and maintain systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and integrate COTS/GOTS products with IBCS systems
• Assist in the emplacement and initialization of the IBCS system
• Advise customers on the capabilities and limitations of the IBCS system
• Assist in troubleshooting IBCS hardware, software, and networks
• Provide feedback to program leadership regarding system performance and end-user feedback
• Perform operator and maintainer tasks on equipment, integrated systems, subsystems, and software
• Conduct training
• Support Program Help Desk
• Conduct scheduled equipment inventories

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor''s degree and nine (9) years' experience; six (6) years'' additional experience can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle)

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• IAT Level II certification obtained (e.g., Security+ CE) within 180 days of hire in accordance with DOD 8570/8140 requirements (active Security + CE is highly preferred)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with tactical networks and troubleshooting
• Direct Linux experience
• In field operator training
• Troubleshooting of computer systems and networks
• Able to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance (heavier items may require team support/equipment assistance)
• Good oral communications
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments
• Able to work independently and efficiently with short term deadlines

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Army Air Defense background (14 or 140A or 14G)
• IBCS experience maintaining and sustaining fielded IBCS systems, equipment and software
• Experience with Virtual Machine, Cisco, and/or Windows Server
• Ability to obtain a Linux+ certification within nine (9) months of hire date
• Willingness to acquire a Commercial Driver''s License (CDL) and comply with all state requirements

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. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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