Senior Systems Administrator - Military veterans preferred

Description

SAIC currently has an opening for a Senior Systems Administrator to work at a NIWC San Diego, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience providing advanced computing solutions in a heterogeneous environment. We use a wide array of Windows and Linux systems in a tightly integrated environment with a focus on security and high performance computing. If you want to work in a diverse environment that allows you to get into every aspect of building, maintaining and eventually designing complex computing systems this is a great opportunity!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install, support and maintain both physical and virtual network servers and appliances
• Administer software network hardware and equipment including switches, APs, etc.
• Provide technical support when needed
• Secure and maintain Microsoft and RHEL servers
• Support cybersecurity efforts for RMF accreditations (ATO)
• Perform ACAS scans and STIG compliance as required
• Patching and scanning of Windows and Linux Systems
• Perform system backups for future recovery and ensure security through access controls
• Strong desire to adhere to best practices and provide the highest quality of service and support
• Monitor and maintain system performance, recommend changes and upgrades
• Build technical documentation, manuals, and diagrams in Confluence
• Patch management
• Building and maintaining Host Based Security System (HBSS) servers
• Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc.

Qualifications

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; years of experience may be substiuted in lieu of a degree.

Requirements:

• Firm working knowledge of Windows or Linux systems
• 5 years of hands-on experience working with VMware / Hyper-V
• Understanding of application and OS security, virus scanning, and patching in an RMF environment
• Cisco certified preferred or must have experience in switching
• Detailed oriented with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal, written and documentation skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other team members
• Experience with backup, antivirus and anti-malware/spyware solutions
• Problem solve rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner
• Must have strong work ethic to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills while working on fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi task
• Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts
• Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment

Required clearance:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Required Certifications:

• Windows or Linux Certifications
• Security+ CE (IAT Level II)

Desired:

• Network+ CE
• CISSP (IAT Level III)

Travel 

• Occasional local travel (20%) may be required. 

 

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing.