IT Systems Engineer

SAIC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to support US Navy IT networks in Suffolk, VA. You will ensure 24/7/365 availability, managing end-to-end network visibility and provisioning for a mission-critical enterprise transport network.

The role requires Linux/Windows, AD, DNS, scripting, Ansible/Puppet/Terraform, VMware vSphere, routers/switches/firewalls, and a Secret clearance. Weekend shifts and up to 25% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline and 2+ years in enterprise network support.
• Experience with Linux/Windows Server administration, AD, DNS, and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Proficient with Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, containerization, and VM deployment in VMware vSphere.
• Solid knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, VPN devices, and TCP/IP routing.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 engineering ops to triage outages and resolve or escalate.
• Monitor and ensure performance/availability of managed services across exchange points.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance, fixes, config updates, and deployments.
• Adhere to reporting obligations and manage privileged access solutions.
• Maintain failover, disaster recovery, hardware upgrades, and software builds.
• Manage asset/configuration/change and incident management processes.

Skills

Linux and Windows Server deployment

Active Directory and Group Policy

DNS

Python

BASH

PowerShell

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Terraform

Containerization

Jenkins

VMware vSphere

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

VPN devices

TCP/IP, routing and subnetting

Windows Server / Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

VMware vSphere

Ansible Tower

Puppet

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

Description

SAIC is looking for an IT Systems Engineer with experience in US Navy IT networks to support the sustained operation and maintenance of a newly deployed US Navy enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7/365 availability and reliability in Suffolk, VA.

The position will support end-to-end network, system, and element visibility; facilitate rapid operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning to maintaining the operational integrity of a mission-critical network, requiring both technical expertise and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Schedule includes two 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, along with two 8-hour weekday shifts.

Specific Duties Include:

• Provide Tier 3 level engineering operations support to quickly identify, triage, and address outages, analyzing symptoms and potential root causes to implement effective resolutions or elevate to Tier 4 support as required

• Utilize advanced monitoring tools and processes to oversee network infrastructure, monitor the performance and availability of managed services and systems across multiple exchange points, and ensure optimal performance

• Perform day to day maintenance, fixes, configuration corrections, software and hardware updates, and deployments

• Adhere to system and operational reporting obligations

• Operate and maintain the privileged access solutions

• Maintain continuous verification of failover processes and disaster recovery procedures

• Operate and maintain hardware upgrade process and procedures

• Update and maintain any software builds applicable to deployed equipment

• Operate and maintain asset management processes and procedures

• Operate and maintain configuration management

• Enact change management for the solution

• Operate and maintain existing incident management processes

• Keep firmware, software updates and patches up to date for equipment

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience in enterprise architecture and supporting a large network infrastructure. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required Security Clearance:

• Secret Clearance required

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with the following: Linux and Windows Server deployment and administration; Active Directory and Group Policy; DNS; Python, BASH, Powershell, or similar; Ansible (Tower), Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Containerization, Jenkins, or similar; and deploying VMs within VMWare vSphere

• Strong working knowledge with Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Virtual Private Network devices

• Good understanding of TCP/IP in regards to routing and subnetting

• Windows Server / Active Directory

Required Certifications:

• IAT Level II required (Sec + and OS Certification)

Working Environment and Travel:

• Required to work a dedicated weekend shift consisting of two 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, plus two 8-hour weekday shifts

• Travel up to 25% may be required

Desired:

• Certifications are considered a plus: CompTia Linux+, RedHat Linux, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

• Experience with the following a plus: Nautobot, RHEL Satellite, InfoBlox DDI, RedHat Linux 8

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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