Description
SAIC, a leading provider of systems development and deployment, targeting and intelligence analysis, systems engineering and integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community (IC), is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives, while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.
SAIC's National Intelligence Community (NIC) Business Unit, USG Mission and Information Technology Division, is seeking a Systems Engineer to perform full lifecycle data management and conduct system administration and maintenance on a stand-alone network.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting in designing and implementing technical solutions within Stand-Alone network
Contributing to strategic direction and deployment for an enterprise systems solution (plan, design, build), integration, connectivity, multifactor authentication while leveraging industry best practices; documenting all processes and steps to completion following the program standards and policies
Managing the network to maintain security accreditation
Troubleshooting user issues
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
. Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
. Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Note that years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
. Ten (10) or more years of demonstrated experience in the following:
o Supporting and implementing various Windows configuration environments with some experience on Linux environments (Red Hat).
o Working in an Agile Scrum team environment.
o Tracking product licenses use within a Stand-Alone network.
o Managing Windows enterprise systems and data storage devices
o Familiarity with Splunk application and configuration.
. Capable of working independently and in a team environment to complete tasks with limited information.
. Proficient in Windows system administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Active Directory (AD), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), access management solutions and enterprise systems.
. Experience with managing CISCO network and firewall operation devices of on-premise systems, as well as, software network and firewall systems from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
. Experience with Shell scripting to assist with Operation and Maintenance.
. Experience with optimizing or implementing automation steps to reduce heavy manual processes.
. Routinely provide monthly status on health of current systems and networks periodically.
. Perform regular testing, scripting of systems to ensure operability on short notice.
. Create, maintain, and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
. Provide weekly reports to stakeholders on statuses and ongoing projects.
. Maintain an inventory of equipment, software, license, system accounts, certifications, and other related accesses.
. Experience with disaster recovery and backup techniques
. Experience with managing and implementing VMware products and solutions.
. Ability to recognize opportunities to help maximize and improve efficiencies of daily operations.
. Ability to provide desktop support and troubleshoot hardware/software applications to remove any blockers.
. Strong technical acumen to understand customer requirements; assist in research, learning new skillsets, and adapting how to best answer a request.
. Experience using Atlassian applications (JIRA and Confluence) in addition to managing, updating, and creating content of daily activities.
. Demonstrated experience with security accreditation process.
. Experience with addressing Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and applying mitigation actions.
. Experience in identifying possible security risks, review and advisement on solutions, installation of mitigating software/patches, implement security checks, security controls, and monitoring of network systems.
. Ability to manage work load schedules to complete multiple tasks simultaneously within allocated timeframes.
Desired Skills:
. Familiarity with Agile best practices and ceremonies such as (Scrum, Kanban, Stand-ups, Sprints, Retrospectives).
Certifications (Nice to Have):
. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
. CompTIA A. Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RCHSA)
. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
. VMware Certified Professional
. AWS Certified Solutions Architect
. CISSP
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2402400
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