Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC currently has a career opportunity for a Cyber Systems Administrator (SA) in our Andover, Massachusetts facility to support the US Space Force (USSF). 

Job Duties:

• Manage and maintain currently supported and subsequent Microsoft Server Operating Systems (OS) on physical and virtual operating environments.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Desktops.
• Install, deploy, and manage RHEL Linux-based servers.
• Manage RHEL patch repositories.
• Researching, designing, developing and/or modifying Gov cloud systems to include AWS, Google or Azure.
• Implement and manage DoD PKI on test and production environments.
• Review Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) scans and perform mitigations as part of achieving system certification and accreditation.
• Develop, build, and deploy MS Group Policies to meet DISA Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) requirements.
• Support operational transition of enterprise solutions into production
• Implement NOTAMs upon receipt.
• Document and address any System related POAMs.
• Act as intermediary for local production system and offsite Network Operations Center.
• Recommend and procure hardware and software solutions in the support of the existing system architecture and any proposed architectures as required.
• Act as File Transfer Agent for multiple programs.
• Maintain System backups.
• Assist in patching and upgrading all computer systems and applications.
• Assist in remediating/mitigating system vulnerabilities.

Learning opportunities:

• The installation and maintenance of the SIEM tool (Splunk).
• The installation and maintenance of Oracle 12c and 19c Database Servers as well as Oracle Weblogic 12c Application Servers in the production, system test, and development environments.
• Red Hat deployments, upgrades and management duties.
• Deployment and management of Trellix ePO, ACAS, WSUS, MS Exchange and SQL Server Applications.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted for degree).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a classified environment.
• Current DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Certificates (CE) Intermediate (Example Security+, SSCP).
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Knowledge of network and information system security principles and test practices.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows Server 2016/2022.
• Demonstrated experience with the configuration and maintenance of Cisco switches or managed network switches.
• Experience in virtualization, Active Directory.
• Experience with SELinux to implement DoD and Space Force security policies.
• Experience with Cloud technologies to include firewall, VPCs, Load Balancers, native cloud databases, Kubernetes, etc.
• Knowledge of ICD 503, NIST Special Publications, Intel Community Directives, DoD Issuances, etc.
• An independent problem solver with troubleshooting, decision-making and analytical skills.

Overview

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

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission 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. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.