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Greenbelt, MD

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Description

SAIC is seeking System Administrators on the OMES II contract in support of the integration and test campaign of the Restore-L program in the Satellite Servicing Projects Division (SSPD) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. This position is located in Greenbelt, MD.

The Restore-L mission is a Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Satellite Servicing Project Division (SSPD) managed mission. Restore-L is a robotic servicing mission designed to refuel a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. It contains 3 elements: the Flight Element comprised of the Restore-L Servicing Vehicle (RSV) and development testbeds, the Ground Element comprised of the systems required to conduct RSV operations and the supporting networks and facilities, and the Launch Element comprised of the Launch Vehicle and supporting facilities and services. The SSPD is responsible for the design, engineering, development, test and operations of the Restore-L Mission through an integrated team at GSFC. The Servicing Payload design, development and RSV integration will be conducted at GSFC.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The engineer will provide IT sys admin support for the Restore-L Integration and Test subsystem. The Restore-L I&T subsystem performs the integration and test of all Restore-L hardware including the servicing payload and spacecraft bus.

Job duties include:

* Support the integration and test of all Restore-L hardware systems
* Perform senior-level Windows, Mac, and/or Linux/Unix system administration including troubleshooting, fault isolation, system tuning, software installation, and maintenance
* Identify and implement system and process-level improvements including providing recommendations to purchase and then implementing hardware and software solutions
* Develop and implement strategy, design, implementation, and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software
* Design and development of innovative solutions that are reliable, scalable and configurable
* Patch, upgrade, and configure software and operating systems to comply with GSFC IT security policies
* Port software between different platforms and operating systems
* Install application software and computer hardware
* Diagnose and resolve computer and networking issues for local and remote users
* Execute and manage system backups
* Automate routine administration processes to improve efficiency
* Maintain the operational environments once they have been established
* Interact with GSFC network personnel to resolve problems related to DNS, routing, firewalls, and planned outages
* May be required to participate in an on-call rotation providing off-hours support

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's Degree in computer science, or closely related field with 5+ years of related experience
* Relevant experience and familiarization with system architecture and organizational structures.
* Proficiency with operating systems across various platforms and versions (RHEL and Ubuntu Linux, OS X/macOS, and Windows) and familiarization with interoperability methodologies
* Knowledge of various networking technologies, hardware, and software
* The ability to plan and coordinate implementations across multiple locations and/or interconnections with other network environments
* Knowledge of Federal information security guidance
* Knowledge of and work consistent with industry best practices in accordance with government regulations
* Understanding of DNS, firewalls, and TCP/IP network administration
* Experience maintaining network backups and logs of multiple systems
* RAID configuration and troubleshooting
* Basic computer hardware maintenance (e.g. drives and fan replacement)
* Experience with enterprise virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
* Ability to assess complex problems and propose practical solutions
* Ability to grasp a wide range of unique skills, and be able to think and respond quickly to real-time problems as they arise
* Strong multi-tasking skills to effectively meet task objectives
* Strong ability to collaborate and interact with SSPD/Restore-L team members

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

* Experience with PIV / Smart Card authentication
* Experience with basic manipulation of public/private keys
* Knowledge of continuous integration (CI) services, software configuration management (CM), and bug/issue tracking systems
* Knowledge of software version control systems and services
* Experience with system and application-level containerization technologies

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

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