Senior Systems & Network Engineer - Space Command & Control

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Administrator/Network Engineer/Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler to coordinate end-to-end architecture, schedule assets, and manage networked processing systems across multiple environments.

The role interfaces with users and agencies, requires TS/SCI with poly, and may involve rotations and travel; candidates must communicate effectively and work in a team. Target salary range noted: $160,001–$200,000.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Polygraph.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification desired; if not present, must obtain within 3 months.
• Experience in CS/IT field may substitute degree.
• Experience with network administration, systems administration, and security best practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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 licenses and antivirus updates.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, switches and servers in an operational environment.
• Troubleshoot network hardware issues.
• Responsible for network administration, fault detection and fault isolation, traffic monitoring and security.
• Provide documentation and specifications to leadership for updates to end-to-end scheduling and networking software/hardware.
• Training and educating new users.
• Occasional travel required.
• Rotational shift work that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Systems Administrator

Network Engineer

Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler

TS/SCI clearance

Linux (Red Hat)

Windows Server

Network security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's+9+years experience

Master's+7+years

PhD/JD+4+years

CS/IT degree substitution allowed

Tools

Linux Red Hat Enterprise

Palo Alto Firewalls

Dell Server Configuration

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Systems Administrator/Network Engineer/Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler to coordinate end-to-end architecture, schedule assets, and manage networked processing systems across multiple environments.

The role interfaces with users and agencies, requires TS/SCI with poly, and may involve rotations and travel; candidates must communicate effectively and work in a team. Target salary range noted: $160,001–$200,000.