http://jobs.saic.com/job/Columbia-XKEYSCORE-Systems-Engineer-Job-MD-21044/26... *Date:* Jul 19, 2013 *Location:* Columbia, MD, US XKEYSCORE Systems Engineer (Job Number:328432) *Description:* The Integrated Systems Group of SAIC has a career opening for a Tier 2 XKEYSCORE Systems Engineer, for the Mission Programs Division (MPD), located in Columbia, Maryland. JOB SUMMARY: The Systems Engineer will provide support for the compartment systems that encompass the SKIDROWE systems. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, work well in a dynamic team environment, and be very organized and detailed oriented. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: •Design and develop large-scale systems, containing multiple subsystems and requiring integration with external systems and focus on all aspects of acquisition, requirements definition, system design, development, and training. •This candidate will need to have experience in basic SIGINT technology as well as integrating, installing, configuring, changing, and optimizing HW & SW solutions into an overall system architecture. •Support SIGINT systems by performing custom configurations of fielded mission systems. •Assist the dataflow team to verify the formats of input and output data and the flow of data from front end sources and to back end destinations. •Provide Tier 2 cross function support. •Troubleshoot network and system problems and a become knowledge expert in two other components. Portions of SAIC to be renamed Leidos, Inc., subject to stockholder approval and consummation of a separation transaction if approved by SAIC board of directors. SAIC is pursuing a plan to separate into two independently traded companies;one that provides technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services primarily to the U.S. government (new SAIC), and one that delivers technical solutions in national security, engineering and health (Leidos, Inc) *Qualifications:* BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: •High School diploma or equivalent with 3- 4+ years of related experience installing, configuring, integrating, and testing software which run on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). •Software Integration experience with scripting languages (Java, C and Bourne shell). •Familiar with VMware ESXi 3.5, 4.1, and 5.0. •Currently possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: •Bachelor's degree in a relevent technical disciplne. •Ability to be mobile, work, and travel independently. •Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to successfully interact with internal and external customers. ===== SKIDROWE?