Linux Cyber Systems Engineer

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Linux Cyber Systems Engineer to play a critical role in supporting end-to-end CONOPS validation for complex remote and human-enabled Computer Network Defense (CND) operations. This individual will focus on designing, developing, and executing scalable solutions leveraging bespoke tools, systems, and acquired infrastructure to address mission-critical challenges.
The ideal candidate will have Linux systems and scripting experience utilizing BASH and Python. This role requires a strong strategic mindset, critical thinking skills, and hands-on expertise in validating system CONOPS, coupled with a team-oriented approach and the ability to excel with minimal guidance. Relevant experience in areas such as network administration, cloud infrastructure, and computer network exploitation (CNE) is highly desirable, with additional emphasis on CNE test bed development and end-to-end CONOPS validation. It is anticipated this position will require approximately 10-25%25 travel.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance to be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology Field and 10+ years of related industry experience, or 15+ years equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience administrating and troubleshooting Linux systems and networks
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with system networks
• Minimum of 10 years of experience testing network service software
• Minimum of 10 years of experience creating and adapting testing and test automation capabilities
• Minimum of 10 years of experience creating emulators for testing
• Minimum of 10 years of experience validating end to end, Client system that enable CNE CONOPS
• Minimum of 3 years of experience building and operating JAVA (or similar) development and test network
• Ability to travel to support technical development efforts

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in working with Linux system architectures
• Experience identifying likely points for Linux system and network failures
• Experience scripting identified failure points and parsing outputs
• Ability to replicate conditions of failure and ensure causality
• Ability to baseline and restore working environment test consistency
• Experience hardening Linux and system services

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and execution of end-to-end CONOPS validation in a scalable manner for complex remote and human-enabled operations involving bespoke tools and systems acquired infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders and enabling entities to identify and develop innovative solutions that address risk across multiple domains
• Provide regular updates to project stakeholders and program leadership on technical and tradecraft status
• Demonstrate strong strategic and critical thinking skills, and execute tactical development and validation tasks, to validate end-to-end system CONOPS
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team, and within minimal guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees