Senior Systems Engineer – Air Operations Center (Kuwait)

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a Field Service Representative for the Kuwaiti Air Force’s Air Operations Center Modernized Replacement System Program. The role involves installing, sustaining, and supporting three C2 instances in Kuwait City for approximately one year, with occasional travel to other sites.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, administer, and maintain the C2 system on‑site, leveraging US‑based reachback support when needed.
• Identify and resolve field issues, and provide end‑user training.
• Maintain spare parts, manage system upgrades, and enforce configuration control.
• Document and track system anomalies and deficiencies.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of experience in systems engineering/network architecture and design (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience with network security, hardening, and cybersecurity integration, including classified/unclassified separation.
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, RHEL, and related subsystems.
• Background in C4I systems such as AV, radar, GBAD, Link‑16, VCS, and DoD/military IT hardware support.
• U.S. citizenship with a valid passport and a DoD Secret clearance.

Required skills

• Cisco networking and VPN configuration.
• VoIP, VMware, Linux/Unix, Windows Server administration.
• Cisco ISE, STIGs, ACAS, HBSS.
• Network security tools and certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CASP+).

What we offer

• Housing and transportation provided on contract in Kuwait.
• Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) and periodic retention bonus.
• Paid home leave – two trips to the United States.