• Systems Administrator

    SAIC (Kirtland AFB, NM)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a systems administrator to support the Space Systems Command on a program that directly assists the US Space Force. The ideal candidate will have experience providing design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting functions for physical and virtual information systems and web-based applications. The selected candidate will interface with Active Duty, US Government, and contractor personnel to provide top-notch support with a focus on system/network security in support of National Security; provide break/fix and design supporting Information Technology in a fast paced, high-energy environment; provide root cause analysis, and be comfortable recommending permanent configuration changes when necessary. Support will encompass a range of capabilities from server and workstation configuration and support, LAN setup and maintenance. This position is located in **Albuquerque, New Mexico, and requires work on mid-shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM)** .

     

    With information technology constantly changing, specialists must stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and the potential effectiveness of these advancements in their current systems. Primary duties and responsibilities may include:

     

    + Work as a senior member of Linux systems administration teams, networking, and security in supporting the projects deployed at multiple on-premises facilities and in cloud environments.This includes designing and deploying Linux-based solutions.

    + Provide cross-team deployment and administrative support for services including systems integration.

    + Create and extend system configuration and automation tools

    + Participation in all security processes, including security patching and auditing, security remediation, and disaster recovery operations.

    + Identify, experiment with, and adapt technologies that can better serve the customer and its goals.

    + Participation in day-to-day process and service optimization, issue discovery and remediation, along with membership in a rotating on-call schedule.

    + Project analysis, requirements gathering, analysis of alternatives, testing, and deployment.

    + Author, collaborate on, and maintain project, systems, services, and process documentation.

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    + Bachelor's degree in an information technology or related field and five (5) or more years of relevant experience; Masters and three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

    Required Skills and Experience:

    + Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility. Able to obtain and maintain SCI.

    + US Citizenship required.

    + Ability to work mid-shift **(2:00 PM to 10:00 PM).**

    + Proven work experience as a Linux systems administrator, Red Hat-based distributions preferred

    + Practical experience in Bash and one additional scripting language such as Python.

    + Must be compliant with DoD 8140.03 Foundational and Residential Qualifications (Security+ to start).

    + Familiar with the RMF process.

    Desired Skills and Experience:

    + Bachelor's degree in an information technology or related field and five (5) or more years of relevant experience; Masters and three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

    + Experience with storage administration.

    + Knowledge of Puppet and/or Ansible.

    + Knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routers and switches.

    + Experience with Linux in a secured environment.

    + Experience with virtualization products.

    REQNUMBER: 2510159

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability