Junior System Administrator

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator for the Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program based out of Panama City, FL. The qualified candidate will support the Joint & Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program, providing IT support to expeditionary C2 and C4I military systems.

Location: Panama City Beach, FL, US | Full-Time, Day Shift | On-site position

Responsibilities

• Work on deployable IT systems that communicate over satellite.
• Development and integration of new software and technology.
• Report and document issues and actions taken daily and weekly.
• Communicate effectively with end users via phone, email, chat, etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues in timely manner according to mission guidelines.
• Installation of new hardware or software.
• Creating and managing user accounts.
• Maintaining computer systems such as servers and databases.
• Planning and properly responding to system outages and various other problems.
• May include light programming or scripting to make the system workflows easier.
• Training computer users and assistants.
• Provide Operation and Maintenance support typically 5 days a week for each C4I FoS fielded system.
• Work hours in excess of 40 hours per week may be required during contingency operations (deployments or exercises); alternate work schedule may be required to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years' experience (or 4 years' experience in lieu of degree).
• DoD 8570 Baseline Cybersecurity Certification such as CompTIA Security+ (must have prior to hire).
• IAT Level II or above certification in addition to baseline cyber certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).

Desired skills

• Experience working in a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with Windows Server.
• Understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, and other Windows Roles and Features related to Enterprise services.
• Experience with virtualization (e.g., VMware and ESXi).
• Experience in a Systems Administrator or Cybersecurity role.

Clearance

No clearance required to apply; a minimum of an interim Secret clearance will be required prior to first day of employment.

Schedule

Typical core hours are 0800 to 1700. Extended hours may be required during contingency operations (deployments or exercises); an alternate work schedule may be required to support 24/7 operations.

Travel

Up to 10% travel required.