SAIC is hiring: Scheduler and Network Engineer in Aurora

Spacecraft Command and Control Scheduler and Network Engineer / Systems Administrator

SAIC is looking for a Spacecraft Command and Control Scheduler and Network Engineer / Systems Administrator. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Occasional on-call work (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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field with 5+ years of experience is desired.
• Relevant years of experience in CS/IT field may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with 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 SSCP.
• 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.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability