Systems Engineer Sr Principal

SAIC•Aurora, CO

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, and Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler to coordinate and manage end-to-end architecture. The role schedules assets; configures, maintains, and troubleshoots networking equipment, servers, and processing systems; and supports end-to-end events for testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. It serves as a direct interface with users and sister agencies to document requirements, identify trends, and develop usage metrics that support mission execution. The position involves coordinating space and ground segment schedules with other intelligence organizations, monitoring signal processor product generation and time-critical data flow, and administering network software and infrastructure. The employee will troubleshoot network and system issues, monitor traffic and performance, help minimize security threats, communicate issues to internal teams and the Government Lead, and provide technical documentation for planning and implementing updates. The role also supports development teams integrating network hardware, software, and cybersecurity upgrades across systems at various classification levels, and includes educating new users. This position requires rotational shift work that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional travel. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds. SAIC describes itself as a mission integrator serving defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets, with approximately 23,000 employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree and 12 or more years, or a PhD or JD and 9 or more years; a closely related field with 5 or more years of experience is also described as desired. Additional hands-on experience may be substituted for a degree.
Relevant years of experience in the computer science or information technology field may be substituted for a degree.
Must have a TS/SCI security clearance with an active polygraph.
Ability to solve problems and think critically, including independently when experience or documentation is limited.
Must obtain a DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification within three months of hire if not already certified.
Must work well in a team environment and accomplish tasks independently with little to no impact on teammates’ tasks.
Project management skills.
Excellent speaking, listening, written communication, interpersonal, and briefing skills, including the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
Team-oriented and customer-focused attitude to support multiple networking locations and varied U.S. Government end users.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Database, network administration, or system administration experience is preferred.
DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification is desired; 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 is desired.
A closely related field with 5 or more years of experience is described as desired.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules in coordination with other intelligence organizations.
Monitor signal processor product generation and ensure the flow of time-critical data.
Monitor and update computer network software components, including software licenses, version updates, and antivirus software.
Configure and maintain firewalls, switches, and servers in an operational environment.
Troubleshoot network hardware issues.
Provide network administration, fault detection and isolation, network traffic monitoring, and efforts to minimize potential security threats.
Troubleshoot hardware and software; run diagnostics; document network problems, outages, and solutions; prioritize fixes; and assess current and future impacts of issues.
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 organizations with integration of network hardware, software, cybersecurity upgrades, and recapitalization efforts for networks and systems operating at various classification levels.
Train and educate new users.
Document best practices, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities.