Field Service Engineer - Joint Base Lewis-McChord with Security Clearance
SAIC Fort Lewis
Description SAIC is currently seekinga 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.
- 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:
- BS and nine (9) years' experience; six (6) years' experience accepted in lieu of degree (per contract) 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:
- Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- IAT Level II certification obtained (e.g., Security+ CE) within 180 days of hire in accordance with DOD 8570/8140 requirements and company policy (active Security + CE is highly preferred) 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.
SAICFort Lewis
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
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