Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced System Administrator with a background in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cross-domain systems. You will work within a cross-functional team to provide hands-on experience designing, installing, configuring, monitoring and maintaining enterprise systems. To be successful in this role you must have a team-oriented and customer-focused attitude due to multiple locations and various end users. 

 

Primary responsibilities may include:

• Oversee the execution of security measures called out in the security plan to include timely scans of network resources and software patches.
• Provide effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of production Linux Servers in a VMWare Virtualized Environment.
• Apply DISA STIG compliance controls to secure systems.
• Responsible for daily system monitoring, security, server health, resources and log management of Linux and Windows systems.
• Troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis. This includes troubleshooting any and all issues with system configurations, backups, files systems, and user access.
• Support RHEL platforms hosting applications, operations and sustainment systems, and ACAS and other security tools
• Interface with engineers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts
• Troubleshoot hardware, networking and software problems in multi-node environment
• Act as on-call support for network issues and data transmittal issues
• Ability to use automation  software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment functionality.
• Create and maintain software documentation and updates
• Work with a highly technical team to perform evaluation tests 

Qualifications

This is you:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Must be able to obtain SCI within 3 months of start and maintain TS/SCI with program read in
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and two or more years of relevant experience
  • Can substitute 4 years of IT experience in lieu of degree
• Able to work shifts, including first, second and third shifts
• Minimum 5 years’ experience focused on Linux/UNIX system administration with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Server network protocols
• DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification required (such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP)  
• Direct experience with network topology, data flows, firewalls, routers and switches
• Familiar with satellite operations
• Familiar with satellite communications terminology

 

Desired Experience

• TS/SCI with SAP caveat
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, remote desktop, remote computer management or equivalent
• Ability to problem solve and think critically sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area 
• Strong customer communication skills
• Project management skills

Target salary range: $50,001 - $75,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.