System Administrator

Job Description

Description

Introduction

Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated IT professionals who will sustain, modernize and transform the enterprise IT capabilities of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).  The Air Force and Combatant Commands Business Group of SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to support a transformational infrastructure program for DCSA.

SAIC is proud to be supporting DCSA in safeguarding our nation's information.  DCSA is the designated oversight authority on the accreditation of classified facilities, information systems, and the insider threat program.  This involves security oversight of more than 10,000 companies and approximately 13,000 facilities involved in classified work throughout the DoD and 31 Federal agencies.

Specifically, on the DCSA One IT program, SAIC will provide an enterprise IT solution that delivers highly secured and adaptable IT infrastructure, provides customer support, and cutting-edge technologies that support operations and advance the DCSA mission under a single IT environment (i.e., One IT).

Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems software and related infrastructure.  This individual participates in the entire lifecycle process, from technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure, through to application/product delivery. This individual ensures that system, operating systems and related procedures adhere to organizational policies and regulations.  The successful candidate will be managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running Windows operating systems. Candidate will manage multiple Windows domains, using Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft End Point Configuration Manager, PowerShell and various tools and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

* Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running Windows operating systems.
• Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems.
• Use PowerShell to automate tasks, deploy applications and other infrastructure related tasks.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Evaluates vendor products.
• Develop and oversees implementation of testing strategies and documentation of results.
• Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Maintains systems documentation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

It is required that the Systems Engineer have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Nine (9) or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years or experience.
• Must have Security+  or equivalent IAT-II Certification.
• Active TS, with SCI eligibility.
• UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration experience.
• Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. 
• Ability to function as a team member and independently.
• Location: Ability to work at customer site at least 3 days/2 days tele-work.

Desired Qualifications:

• TS/SCI.
• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus.
• Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems.
• Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production systems a plus.
• Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain.
• General knowledge of database administration, network administration, virtualization experience and possess network configuration management skills. 

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.