IT Integrator

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an IT Integrator to support cutting-edge space programs in Chantilly, Virginia. The position is integrated into a government-led program office and provides direct support to the Government team, helping ensure reliable and secure operation of its computer systems, servers, and IT infrastructure. The role is full-time and on-site, supporting a collaborative front office team and senior-level government staff in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and nine or more years of experience, or a master’s degree and seven or more years of experience, or a Ph.D. or JD and four or more years of experience.
CompTIA Network+ certification required.
Knowledge of network types and configuration, including LANs, WANs, and VPNs.
Understanding of network security components, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control.
Familiarity with upgrading and configuring servers.
Ability to communicate with decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with no supervision.
TS/SCI required.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ certification preferred.
CISSP certification desired.
Previous SAP experience desired.
Experience as a USAF/USSF acquisition officer (AFSC 63A), civil engineer officer (AFSC 32E), or developmental engineer (AFSC 62E) leading satellite programs in USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and physical or cloud-based servers.
Create and manage user accounts, assign network permissions and access rights, and support employee onboarding and offboarding.
Apply software updates, manage firewalls, monitor security threats, and enforce local security and data usage policies.
Plan, execute, and test data backups and redundancy procedures to prevent data loss.
Provide technical support, troubleshoot hardware and network bottlenecks, and resolve issues submitted through help desk tickets.
Manage hardware procurement, deployment, maintenance, retirement, and inventory.
Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual networking equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, access points, and cabling across LANs and WANs.
Monitor network traffic and performance, identify bottlenecks, analyze server and router logs, and resolve connectivity issues.
Assist with firewall rule management and VPN setup, assign user permissions, and defend against common cyber threats.
Oversee software upgrades, security patches, network backups, and maintenance or replacement of aging hardware.
Provide troubleshooting assistance to teammates experiencing network or connection problems.