Scheduler and Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Scheduler and Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Aurora

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

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.