Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a self-driven and motivated Systems Administrator to lead hands-on system scanning efforts for critical customer systems. The candidate will work with the customer and the Information Systems Security Engineer for the organization to execute system scanning requirements laid out in customer policy and mandates. This role is essential to ensuring mission systems remain viable.  

Qualifications

• Must already have a TS/SCI with Poly
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
• Systems Administration experience with Windows and/or Linux systems. 
• Experience patching systems, both standalone and network is required. 
• Understanding of encryption for data in transit and at rest
• Experience performing continuous monitoring of infrastructure to support accreditation requirements
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, using Nessus or Rapid7
• Ability to interpret system scans and recommend improvements to customer PMs and contractors
• Ability to manage POAMs, tracking them to resolution by working with customer PMs and contractors and communicating with the Information System Security Engineer and Information System Security Manager
• Experience coordinating with appropriate organizations in the event of incidents to capture details, properly communicate them, assess risk and complete any mitigation actions
• Ability to work with customer PMs and contractors to perform and upload vulnerability scans of all mission information systems in accordance with customer policies and regulations
• Ability to meet the requirement to gain access to infrastructure/systems to perform the duties listed above (i.e. system administrator accesses)

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.