Senior Software Engineer Scientist

Job ID: 2512036

Location: NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-20

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Engineer/Scientist 3 to support the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps Signals Intelligence Systems (SIS) programs.

The position requires the ability to create and maintain custom Windows installations through the use of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) as well as integrating proprietary software installations. Efforts will also include the implementation of security standards such as patch updates, Group Policy Objects (GPO), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standards and more.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other engineering related field.
• Software Engineer or computer related degrees only: Working towards the following certifications within one and a half year after assuming duties: Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)/ Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) or with COR approval complete a vendor/platform specific certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Sun Certified Professional (SCP), Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP), CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CISCO Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), etc.).
• Six (6) years of experience in C4ISR related programs to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support of C4ISR requirements. Three (3) years of technical experience in network, system architecture, and the interoperability of USMC intelligence system collection and analysis platform, development, testing, and implementation of requirements, specific product and systems. Experience may be achieved simultaneously.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with deploying Windows 11 operating systems using the DISA Secure Host Baseline (SHB) framework or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
• System administration experience with Windows 11 and Server 2019/2022.
• Powershell/Batch scripting.
• Docker and containerization experience.
• Conduct and review ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans for Windows platforms.
• Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and/or military experience with Distributed Common Ground System or Signals Intelligence systems.

Required Security Clearance:

Required Certification:

• Active Security+ certification.

Nice-to-have Qualifications:

• DISA STIG implementation and security configurations.
• Familiar with EVAL-STIG security compliance tool.
• Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) configuration.
• Familiarity with virtual environments such as Kubernetes, VMWare, and Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with SQL and database structures.
• Experience with Linux OS and application integration.

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• Dice Id: 10111346
• Position Id: 2512036
• Posted 30+ days ago