IT Integrator
About The Position
SAIC is seeking an IT Integrator to support innovative space programs in Chantilly, Virginia. The position is integrated into a Government-led Program Office team and provides direct support to the Government program office, helping ensure reliable and secure operation of its computer systems, servers, and IT infrastructure. The role requires full-time, on-site work and support to senior-level Government staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The IT Integrator manages systems and servers, user accounts and access, security and patching, backups and disaster recovery, hardware lifecycle activities, and network installation and maintenance. The role also monitors network performance, troubleshoots technical problems, and provides user support. Candidates with relevant satellite program leadership, acquisition, engineering, or program management backgrounds may be especially well-prepared for the mission environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of experience, or a master’s degree and three or more years of experience, or a PhD and zero years of related experience.
- 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.
- CompTIA Network+ certification required.
- Ability to communicate with decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
- Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently without supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment.
- TS/SCI clearance 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 manage physical or cloud-based servers.
- Create and manage user accounts, assign network permissions and access rights, and handle employee onboarding and offboarding.
- Oversee software updates, firewall management, security threat monitoring, and enforcement of local security and data usage policies.
- Plan, execute, and test data backups and redundancy procedures to protect against data loss.
- Provide technical support, resolve hardware or network bottlenecks, and address issues submitted through help desk tickets.
- Manage procurement, deployment, maintenance, retirement, and inventory of organization hardware.
- Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of 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 or router logs, and resolve connectivity issues.
- Assist with firewall rules 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 help and technical support to teammates experiencing network or connection problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
