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**Description** SAIC is looking for an intermediate to experienced network engineer / systems administrator with background in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. Also a background with spacecraft Command and Control processing/scheduling tools. 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. · background needed with spacecraft Command and Control or processing/scheduling tools - Maintain all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates and anti-virus software. 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 minimising potential security threats. - Troubleshoot hardware and software, run diagnostics, document network problems, outages and solutions, prioritising fixes, and assess current and future impact of issues. - Monitoring and generating data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance. SAIC is looking for an intermediate to experienced **Network Engineer / Systems Administrator** with background in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. Also a background with spacecraft Command and Control processing/scheduling tools. 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. + Responsible for all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates and anti-virus software. + 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. + Monitoring and generating data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance. + Communicating networking issues to internal team as well as Gov't Lead. + Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing new or upgrades of end-to-end networking software and hardware. + Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules coordinating with other intelligence organizations. + Training and educating new users. + Support development organization with the integration of network hardware/software/cyber security upgrades and recap efforts for networks/systems operating at various classification levels. + Occasional on-call work (nights, weekends, and holidays). + Occasional travel required. **Qualifications** **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 may be substituted in lieu of degree. - Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and current Poly. - Database, network administration, or system administration experience. - DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II desired (such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCPy). - If candidate does not have IAT Level II certification, must obtain IAT Level II certification within 3 months of hire. - Strong working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols, Palo Alto Firewalls and Dell Server Configuration are desired. - A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans. - Ability to problem solve and think critically sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area. - Must work well within team environment but accomplish tasks independently with little to no impact on other teammate's 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 up to 50 lbs. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2512148 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

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