Job ID: 2613217
Location: Fort Lewis, WA, US
Date Posted: 2026-06-02
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Field Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is currently seeking a Field Service Expert (FSE) to support SAIC’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Team.
Primary duty location is onsite at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) just southwest of Tacoma, Washington; This position also requires 4 months onsite training in Huntsville, Alabama.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience with tactical networks and troubleshooting
In field operator training
Troubleshooting of computer systems and networks
Good oral communications
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments
Able to work independently and efficiently with short term deadlines
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
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
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
