SAIC

Systems Engineer Sr Principal

SAIC$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 14 years or more experience; Master's with 12 years; PhD/JD with 9 years; or closely related field with 5+ years of experience.
  • TS/SCI security clearance with active Polygraph is required.
  • Experience in database, network, or system administration preferred.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills, independent of experience.
  • DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 3 months of hire; relevant certs include CCNA Security, CySA+, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server protocols, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Dell Server configuration is recommended.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules coordinating with intelligence organizations.
  • Monitor signal processor product generation to ensure flow of time-critical data.
  • Maintain and update computer network software including licenses and anti-virus.
  • Configure and maintain firewalls, switches, and servers in an operational setting.
  • Troubleshoot network hardware issues and document solutions.
  • Conduct network administration, fault detection, and security monitoring.
  • Support the integration of network hardware and cybersecurity upgrades.

Benefits

  • Occasional travel may be required as part of the job responsibilities.
  • Rotational shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is expected.
  • Opportunity for continued education and certification advancements.
Full Job Description
Job 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

Required:
  • 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

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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