System Administrator
Suitland, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Description

SAIC has several contingent career opportunities for Systems Administrators to support a customer within Cyber Warfare Command. These positions will be located in the Suitland, Maryland area and are contingent upon contract award.

The System Administrators will:

* Assist with designing and fielding special purpose systems for critical missions, utilizing the latest virtualization products and recommending hardware procurement.
* Design and support a virtualized windows server environment utilizing VMware & vCenter Server to manage windows virtualization on R&D and live windows server environments.
* Provide day-to-day Information Systems (IS) engineering services to support the operation of the Command's AIS classified and internal special access networks.
* Provide day-to-day infrastructure maintenance for Command AIS systems.
* Provide system-engineering services to troubleshoot/correct network, system and software failures as reported by network users of the Command network.
* Provide training and support for AIS personnel on network configuration, troubleshooting, operational procedures and use of software packages on the numerous Command networks.
* Draft and maintain up-to-date system drawings to accurately reflect the configuration of the Command's classified computer networks.
* Provide communications network support to on-going Program Management Office (PMO) sponsored research and development programs involving information systems mission requirements as tasked by management.
* Provide general system engineering support to the Command as required and tasked by NCWDG N6 department management.
* Understand user needs and expectations for AIS functions.
* Understanding of Linux environments from the end user point of view.
* Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
* Create an IS disaster recovery plan.
* Provide software and hardware architectural analysis.
* Provide testing & evaluation support for network systems.
* Manage software and software license

Qualifications

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree from accredited institution or four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree. In addition to educational requirement, a minimum of four (4) years of experience
* Security + CE certification (or any IAT Level 2 certification)
* 4 years of Windows and/or Network experience
* Windows Server 2008/2012 R2 experience
* VMware expertise, using ESXi and vSphere version 5.1 and up
* vCenter Server expertise managing a mid- level enterprise
* Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy expertise
* Linux experience: Ubuntu, Red hat, and general Linux experience
* Basic Network switch and routing experience
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to rack and stack servers. Lift 50lbs or more
* Ability to lead entry level system administrators
* Security Monitoring & Auditing (SCCM) ACAS & Solar Winds tools experience desired
* Ability to inventory equipment/software and provide list of what's needed
* Ability to evaluate technologies for factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, usability for implementation, etc
* Ability to attend building architecture meetings an provide valid input on equipment requirements/needs

Certifications:

* Required: One or more of the following; Security Plus, Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), or CISSP
* Preferred: Computer certified in MCSE, Linux+, or RHCE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must be United States citizen
* Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly
* Must possess an SSBI that is current within the last 5 years
* Must disclose ongoing foreign contacts
* Must disclose all foreign travel
* Must disclose any financial issues such as wages garnished, referred to a collection agency, have tax liens or filed for bankruptcy

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability