Job Information
SAIC Systems Engineer Principal in Aurora, Colorado
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: SAIC is looking for a Spacecraft Command and Control Scheduler and Network Engineer / Systems Administrator . Duties will include coordinating and managing end to end architecture by scheduling assets, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. End-to-end events will support testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. This position is a direct interface with all users and sister agencies tabulating requirements, spotting trends, and developing usage metrics as needed by customers for mission execution.
Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules coordinating with other intelligence organizations
Monitor signal processor product generation ensuring flow of time critical data
Monitor and update all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates and anti-virus software as required
Configure and maintain firewalls, switches and servers in an operational environment
Troubleshoot network hardware issues
Responsible for network administration, fault detection and fault isolation services, network traffic monitoring and minimizing potential security threats
Troubleshoot hardware and software, run diagnostics, document network problems, outages and solutions, prioritizing fixes, and assess current and future impact of issues
Monitor and generate data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance
Communicate scheduling and networking issues to internal team, as well as Government Lead
Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing updates to end-to-end scheduling and networking software/hardware
Support development organization with the integration of network hardware, software, cybersecurity upgrades and recap efforts for networks and systems operating at various classification levels
Training and educating new users
Occasional on-call work (nights, weekends, and holidays)
Occasional travel required
Must have excellent speaking, listening and written communication skills
Team oriented and customer focused attitude is critical due to multiple networking locations and varied U.S. Government end users
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field with 5+ years of experience is desired
Relevant years of experience in CS/IT field may be substituted in lieu of degree
Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
Database, network administration, or system administration experience is preferred
Ability to solve problems and think critically, sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area
DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification is desired
If candidate does not have IAT Level II certification, they must obtain IAT Level II certification within 3 months of hire
Examples of IAT cert: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCPy
Working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols, Palo Alto Firewalls and Dell Server Configuration are desired
Must work well within team environment but accomplish tasks independently with little to no impact on other teammates’ tasks
Document best practices, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities
Project management skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal/briefing skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2610078
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