SAIC is looking for a Spacecraft Command and Control Scheduler and Network Engineer / Systems AdministrSAIC is looking for a Spacecraft Command and Control Scheduler and Network Engineer / Systems Administrator.SAIC is looking for a Spacecraft Command and Control Scheduler and Network Engineer / Systems Administrator. Duties will include coordinating and managing end to end architecture by scheduling assets, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. End-to-end events will support testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. This position is a direct interface with all users and sister agencies tabulating requirements, spotting trends, and developing usage metrics as needed by customers for mission execution.

· 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 software licenses, software version updates and anti-virus software as required

· 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.

· Monitor and generate data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance.

· Communicate scheduling and networking issues to internal team, as well as Government Lead.

· Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing updates to end-to-end scheduling and networking software/hardware.

· Support development organization with the integration of network hardware, software, cybersecurity upgrades and recap efforts for networks and systems operating at various classification levels.

· Training and educating new users.

· Occasional on-call work (nights, weekends, and holidays).

· Occasional travel required.

· 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.

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 in CS/IT field may be substituted in lieu of degree.

· Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph.

· Database, network administration, or system administration experience is preferred.

· Ability to solve problems and think critically, sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area.

· DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification is desired.

o If candidate does not have IAT Level II certification, they must obtain IAT Level II certification within 3 months of hire.

o Examples of IAT cert: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCPy.

· Working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols, Palo Alto Firewalls and Dell Server Configuration are desired.

· Must work well within team environment but accomplish tasks independently with little to no impact on other teammates’ 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 50 lbs.

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