IT Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator for the Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program based out of San Diego, CA.

This position is only guaranteed with SAIC until 30 September 2025, at which time it may transition to another contract.

The qualified candidate will support the Joint & Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program, providing IT support to expeditionary C2 and C4I military systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on deployable IT systems that communicate over satellite
• Development and integration of new software and technology
• Management of trouble tickets and reporting of issues and actions taken daily and weekly
• Communicate effectively with end users via phone, email, chat, etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues in timely manner according to mission guidelines
• Installation of new hardware or software
• Creating and managing user accounts
• Maintaining computer systems such as servers and databases
• Planning and properly responding to system outages and various other problems
• May include light programming or scripting to make the system workflows easier
• Training computer users and assistants

Requirement for Operation and Maintenance support is typically 5 days a week for each C4I FoS fielded system. Work hours in excess of 40 hours per week per person may be required during contingency operations (deployments or exercises), an alternate work schedule may be required to support 24/7 operations. Typical core hours are 0800 to 1700.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and 2 years’ experience (4 additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of degree)
• DoD 8570 Baseline Cybersecurity Certification such as CompTIA Security+ (must have prior to hire)
• IAT Level II or above certification in addition to baseline cyber certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Required Skills:

• Experience working in a Linux environment
• SolarWinds configuration and administration
• Familiarity with Windows Server 2012 R2, or newer
• Understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, and other Windows Roles and Features related to Enterprise services
• Experience with virtualization, i.e. vmWare and ESXi
• Experience in a Tier 2 or 3 Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer role
• Security+ certification

Required Clearance:

• Must possess minimum Secret Security Clearance

Required Travel:

• Travel included up to 10%

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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. 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.