Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Systems Engineer Sr Principal

Description

SAIC is looking for a

Systems Administrator/Network Engineer/Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler

. 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

Rotational shift work that may include 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

Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience or a closely related field with 5+ years of experience is desired. Additional years of hands-on work experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Relevant years of experience in CS/IT field may be substituted in lieu of degree

Must have a TS/SCI security clearance with an active 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.