SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

IT Systems Engineer

System Administration +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSuffolk, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline and two years of relevant experience in enterprise architecture and supporting a large network infrastructure; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
A Secret security clearance is required.
Experience deploying and administering Linux and Windows Server; Active Directory and Group Policy; DNS; Python, BASH, PowerShell, or similar; Ansible (Tower), Puppet, Chef, Terraform, containerization, Jenkins, or similar; and deploying virtual machines within VMware vSphere.
Working knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and virtual private network devices.
Understanding of TCP/IP routing and subnetting.
IAT Level II certification is required (Security+ and operating-system certification).
Availability to work two 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, plus two 8-hour weekday shifts.

Responsibilities

Provide Tier 3 engineering operations support by identifying, triaging, and addressing outages, analyzing symptoms and potential root causes, resolving issues, or escalating them to Tier 4 support as required.
Use advanced monitoring tools and processes to oversee network infrastructure and monitor the performance and availability of managed services and systems across multiple exchange points.
Perform day-to-day maintenance, fixes, configuration corrections, software and hardware updates, and deployments.
Adhere to system and operational reporting obligations.
Operate and maintain privileged access solutions.
Continuously verify failover processes and disaster recovery procedures.
Operate and maintain hardware upgrade processes and procedures.
Update and maintain 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 equipment firmware, software updates, and patches current.

Desired Qualifications

CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Linux, or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certifications.
Experience with Nautobot, RHEL Satellite, InfoBlox DDI, or Red Hat Linux 8.
Travel up to 25% may be required.

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 escalate 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

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

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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