Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance. 

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator to join our team, providing technical assistance and support in Ft. Meade, MD. As a Systems Administrator, you will be providing Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution. You will also be supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems. 

Responsibilities include:

• Installing and maintaining computers which may be tablets, laptops, or desktops.
• Providing assistance to users with accessing IT systems and coordinating with representatives and manufacturers for equipment upgrades, switches, and servers.
• Providing support for the dispatch system and remaining involved in the resolution process.
• Configuring and managing LINUX, UNIX, and Windows operating systems and installing/loading operating systems software, troubleshooting, maintaining system integrity, and configuration. 

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's and nine (9) years or more experience; Master's and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Experience administrating/engineering management of networked deployments of Windows Server/Workstation and LINUX Operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, harden and validate compliance across hardware, software, and application layers implementations to satisfy requirements while maintaining functional/operational performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Nessus scans; IBM Big Fix; VMware/VxRail; MS Windows Desktop Computing; MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access); Adobe Professional; Adobe Creative Cloud; Cisco phone systems; Skype for business; New software and systems as the networks evolve.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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.