Job DescriptionDescription SAIC is seeking a motivated and technically capable
System Administrator II to support the administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Windows, Linux, virtualization, network, and tactical computing environments. This mid-level role supports day-to-day system operations, user support, vulnerability remediation, patching, backup and recovery, system documentation, and performance monitoring across enterprise and mission-focused environments. The candidate will work with IT, cybersecurity, engineering, data, and operational teams to help maintain secure, reliable, and mission-ready systems. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, collaborative communication, and the ability to support both traditional IT infrastructure and tactical systems in a fast-moving technical environment.
THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN SAN DIEGO, CA. WITH UP TO 5% OF TRAVEL INVOLVEDJOB DUTIES:- Administer and maintain Windows, Linux, ESXi, network, and tactical computing environments by supporting installation, configuration, updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting activities.
- Support system security and compliance activities by assisting with patching, vulnerability remediation, security hardening, access control, cybersecurity guidelines, and audit-ready documentation.
- Monitor server, network, and system performance by identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, supporting optimization efforts, and escalating complex technical risks as needed.
- Support backup and recovery procedures by helping maintain data protection processes, validating system availability, and documenting recovery actions.
- Provide end-user and technical team support by resolving system-related issues, answering technical questions, documenting troubleshooting steps, and coordinating follow-up actions.
- Assist with network infrastructure support by helping maintain routers, firewalls, VPNs, and related network devices in coordination with senior administrators and engineering teams.
- Support tactical systems and data environments by assisting with troubleshooting, tactical data pipeline monitoring, edge server operations, embedded GPU environments, and containerized workloads.
- Maintain system documentation, configuration records, software inventories, license tracking, hardware tracking, and End-of-Life planning inputs to support infrastructure visibility and sustainment.
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
- Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start
- Experience working as a system administrator, IT specialist, network administrator, data engineer, database administrator, software engineer, machine learning engineer, geospatial engineer, or related technical role.
- Intermediate experience using the Linux command line to support system administration, troubleshooting, file management, process management, and technical operations.
- Experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems, system configuration, user support, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting activities.
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, ports, routing, and firewall concepts.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, access control, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, patching, or secure configuration activities.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, time management, and multitasking skills in a dynamic technical environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with IT, cyber, engineering, data, and operational stakeholders.
DESIRED SKILLS:- Security + certification preferred
- Familiarity with virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, or related platforms.
- Familiarity with edge servers, embedded GPUs, tactical computing hardware, Jetson Nano, DGX Spark, or similar mission hardware.
- Experience troubleshooting tactical systems or supporting tactical data pipelines, including deployment, monitoring, sustainment, or improvement activities.
- Familiarity with security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, CMMC compliance concepts, DISA STIG guidance, operating system hardening, and network hardening.
- Familiarity with shell scripting, automation, or configuration tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud and enterprise services such as Amazon Web Services, GCC High, Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, or related environments.
- Previous experience working with government agencies, Navy organizations, military users, or Department of War mission environments.
- Passion for staying current with advancements in tactical data architecture, system administration, cybersecurity, and mission infrastructure technologies.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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.
