SAIC

System Administrator

SAIC$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification; Linux Certification
  • Experience administering Linux operating systems, preferably RHEL
  • Proficient in scripting for automation using PowerShell or Bash
  • Hands-on experience with DISA STIG viewer and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus

Responsibilities

  • Provision, configure, and maintain Linux environments for the FBM Planner suite
  • Implement and uphold DoD cybersecurity standards and STIGs
  • Administer user accounts and manage role-based access controls
  • Design and execute backup and disaster recovery plans
  • Ensure continuity of operations during critical tests

Benefits

  • Ongoing acceptance of applications with no deadline
  • Work at a strategic military site (Redstone Arsenal)
  • Opportunity to support national defense initiatives
  • Engage in high-stakes, impactful projects involving missile defense systems
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position will sit at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position the backbone of the infrastructure that enables critical Missile Defense planning. You will manage and secure the computing environments where software engineers, radar analysts, and operators develop, test, and deploy the FBM Planner and its associated suite of tools. Your work ensures that high-fidelity threat models, precise terrain data, and tactical radar logs are securely processed and accessible, directly supporting the Warfighter's speed to decision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provision, configure, and maintain the development, testing, and distributed production Linux environments hosting the FBM Planner software suite.
  • Implement and maintain DoD cybersecurity postures. Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), manage Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation packages.
  • Administer user accounts and role-based access controls (RBAC) across secure networks.
  • Design and execute robust backup, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations (COOP) plans to ensure zero downtime during critical simulation events or live tests.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and zero (0) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Qualifications:
  • DoD 8570/8140 Compliance: Must hold a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification Linux Certification.
  • Experience administering Linux (e.g., RHEL) operating systems.
  • Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for system automation.
  • Hands-on experience with DISA STIG viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus).
Desired Qualifications:
  • Previous experience operating within a DoD Modeling & Simulation (M&S) or tactical laboratory environment.
  • Familiarity with deploying and managing containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Clearance:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must possess an Active DoD Secret clearance.

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
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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