SAIC

Sr Systems Engineer- Production Support

SAIC • $80K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • Preferred advanced certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
  • 8 years of experience in systems engineering, especially in production environments.
  • Experience with AWS and/or Azure Cloud services.
  • 3 years of SQL query and monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

  • Detect, isolate, and resolve system outages on scientific workstations.
  • Document problems using logging and reporting tools.
  • Work with customers on day-to-day operations.
  • Respond to user calls about hardware/software issues and escalate if necessary.
  • Perform maintenance and installation of computing infrastructure.
  • Implement continuous improvement methodologies within IT systems.
  • Maintain inventory of system assets.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work opportunity.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is searching for a Systems Engineer who performs high-level, day-to-day operational support of complex application cloud systems to join our VA team. Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. This is a 100% remote role.

Job Description:
  • Detect, isolate, document, rapidly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the scientific workstations, which includes the collections of diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system.
  • Accurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools.
  • Work directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activities.
  • Respond to user calls regarding hardware and software problems, correcting or ensuring that problems are escalated when required. Communicate with users and senior management the status of key problem statuses.
  • Perform maintenance/installation of computing infrastructure.
  • Implement continuous improvement methodology through the use of IT systems or procedure.
  • Maintain inventory of system assets.
  • Ensure compliance with VA standards and security policies.
  • Provide documentation, training, and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Advanced certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are preferred.
  • Experience
  • 8 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, particularly in production environments.
  • Experience with AWS and/or Azure Cloud experience with S3, Step Functions, Batch Jobs, CloudWatch.
  • Minimum 3 years SQL query and monitoring experience.
  • Proven track record of managing and maintaining large-scale production systems.
Requirements:
  • Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience with system administration tasks including user management, permissions, and system monitoring.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and configuration management.
  • Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such CloudFormation.
  • Experience with monitoring tools like DynaTrace, ScienceLogic, and CloudWatch.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance and reliability.
  • Understanding of network protocols, firewall configurations, and VPN setup.
  • Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
  • Experience with security best practices for production systems.
  • Experience implementing security measures, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Working knowledge of database systems such as AWS RDS SQL Server and Oracle RDMBS/RDS.
  • Knowledge of database performance tuning and backup/recovery processes.
  • Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild and CodeDeploy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability and data integrity.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes.
  • Willingness to be on-call for production system support as required.
  • Strong documentation skills for maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless production system operations.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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