Systems Engineer Sr Principal

SAIC•Aurora, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator/Network Engineer/Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler to coordinate and manage end-to-end architecture by scheduling assets and configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers, and processing systems. End-to-end events support testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. The role interfaces directly with users and partner agencies to gather requirements, identify trends, and develop usage metrics that support mission execution. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado, and involves rotating shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, with occasional travel. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph and offers a target salary range of $160,001–$200,000.

Requirements

A TS/SCI security clearance with an active polygraph is required.
One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor's degree and 14 or more years of experience; master's degree and 12 or more years; or PhD or JD and 9 or more years. Additional hands-on work experience may substitute for a degree; relevant CS/IT experience may also substitute for a degree.
Ability to solve problems and think critically, including independently when experience or documentation is limited.
Must obtain an IAT Level II certification within three months of hire if not already certified.
Ability to work effectively in a team while completing tasks independently with little or no impact on teammates' work.
Project management skills.
Excellent speaking, listening, written communication, interpersonal, and briefing skills, with the ability to interface with employees and management at all levels.
Team-oriented and customer-focused attitude.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Availability for rotating shift work that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

Database, network administration, or system administration experience.
DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification; examples include CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCPy.
Working knowledge of Linux Red Hat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols, Palo Alto firewalls, and Dell server configuration.
Five or more years of experience in a closely related field is described as desired.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules, coordinating with other intelligence organizations.
Monitor signal processor product generation to ensure the flow of time-critical data.
Monitor and update computer network software components, including licenses, software versions, and antivirus software.
Configure and maintain firewalls, switches, and servers in an operational environment.
Troubleshoot network hardware, hardware, and software; run diagnostics; document network problems, outages, and solutions; prioritize fixes; and assess current and future impacts.
Administer networks, detect and isolate faults, monitor network traffic, and minimize potential security threats.
Monitor and generate data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance.
Communicate scheduling and networking issues to the internal team and Government Lead.
Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing updates to end-to-end scheduling and networking software and hardware.
Support development teams with integration of network hardware, software, cybersecurity upgrades, and recapitalization efforts for networks and systems at various classification levels.
Train and educate new users.
Document best practices, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities.