Network Engineer​/Systems Administrator at SAIC Aurora,

Overview

Network Engineer/Systems Administrator role ation:
Aurora, CO.

Description:

SAIC is looking for an intermediate to experienced network engineer / systems administrator with background in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. Background with spacecraft Command and Control processing/scheduling tools. 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.

• Maintain all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates and antivirus software.
• 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 minimising potential security threats.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software, run diagnostics, document network problems, outages and solutions, prioritising fixes, and assess current and future impact of issues.
• Monitoring and generating data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance.
• Communicating networking issues to internal team as well as Government Lead.
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing new or upgrades of end-to-end networking software and hardware.
• Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules coordinating with other intelligence organizations.
• Training and educating new users.
• Support development organization with the integration of network hardware/software/cyber security upgrades and recap efforts for networks/systems operating at various classification levels.
• Occasional on-call work (nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Occasional travel required.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field with 5+ years of experience (relevant years of experience may be substituted for degree).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and current Polygraph.
• Database, network administration, or system administration experience.
• DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II desired (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP).
• If candidate does not have IAT Level II certification, must obtain IAT Level II within 3 months of hire.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux Red Hat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Dell Server Configuration.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans.
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities; able to work independently with limited documentation.
• Ability to work well in a team but accomplish tasks independently with little impact on others.
• Document best practices, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal/briefing skills, and ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be able to lift up to 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: 2512148

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.

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