Overview
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems & Network Administrator to support the AOC WS Falconer Program. This role combines expertise in both systems and network administration to ensure the installation, configuration, sustainment, and troubleshooting of mission-critical Command and Control (C2) systems across various Air Operations Centers (AOCs) worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and support Agile Release Events (AREs), Critical System Updates (CSUs), Fast Tracks (FTs / FTTIs), and NOTAMs
- Administer and sustain the AOC baseline, including both system and network components
- Configure, troubleshoot, and migrate infrastructure components
- Perform data migration, application tuning, domain policy updates, and security patching
- Submit and resolve trouble tickets; minimize system downtime
- Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), engineering sessions, and post-installation reviews
- Support Configuration Management (CM) processes and Request for Variance (RFV) submissions
- Provide performance and security recommendations
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define site-specific objectives
- Track lessons learned and share insights across the team
- Assist with testing, verification, and validation of future upgrades
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of hands-on experience in Systems and / or Network AdministrationMaster's degree with 5+ years of experienceEquivalent experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of formal educationCertifications & Requirements
CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III compliant within 30 days of hire)Active passport within 90 days of hireAbility to lift up to 50 lbsTechnical Expertise
Microsoft Windows Server / Desktop OS, Active Directory, Group PolicyLAN / WAN / SAN technologies and data backup solutionsMicrosoft Exchange, SCCM / MECM, WSUS, WDS, SQL ServerVMWare vSphere / ESXi, Citrix (Provisioning, XenApp, Storefront), McAfee ePOACAS / Nessus, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), UNIXCisco Catalyst / Nexus switches, routers, UCS, NetApp storage systemsFirewall technologies (Palo Alto, Juniper, SideWinder), ACLs, SolarWinds NPM / NCMCisco Secure ACS / ISE, virtual switching (VDS), CIFS / NSFsDesired Skills
Strong communication and collaboration in high-performance environmentsExperience with domain services, patching, scanning, account management, backups, auditing, and performance tuningFamiliarity with GCCS-J, TBMCS, JADOCS, MAAP TK systemsAbility to identify and correct technical documentation errorsJ-18808-Ljbffr