System Administrator

SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to support the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) team located in Lakehurst, NJ. This is a hybrid-remote role requiring at least two days onsite each week. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to the start date.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for day-to-day operations, including monitoring and resolving issues for all client, server, storage, and network devices.
• Install, configure, and manage Linux and Windows operating system clients and servers, diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues.
• Perform database administrative tasks, including basic scripting and maintenance.
• Harden server installations, apply Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patches, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, workload, and hardware/software usage.
• Maintain hardware/software performance tuning, monitor downtime, and assess system modifications, upgrades, and new Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing system administration tasks, including those listed above.
• Hands-on experience with the Atlassian suite of collaboration tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Compass.
• Familiarity with software development processes.
• Proficient in system administration for Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience managing relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance before the start date.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of Ethernet (10/100baseT and 100baseFX) networks.
• Familiarity with protocols such as User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and IP Multicast Routing.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance before the start date.
• COVID-19 Policy: SAIC does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters but follows customer-site vaccination requirements.
• Application Deadline: SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

This role offers an opportunity to support cutting-edge technology in a critical defense program while working in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.