SAIC · Reston, Virginia, US, US
Join SAIC as a Cryptologic IT System Administrator to maintain and support critical tactical cryptologic systems used in training environments across multiple U.S. and international locations. This full-time, on-site role requires advanced system administration skills and U.S. citizenship with an Active TS/SCI clearance. You’ll ensure system security, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and collaborate with training staff to maintain operational readiness.
About the Role
As a Cryptologic IT System Administrator, you will perform system administration and maintenance on a variety of current tactical cryptologic systems and related hardware and software used in a training environment. You will work with training site personnel to set up and prepare systems for training, including creating user accounts, analyzing and archiving audit logs, and resetting systems to a default operating posture in accordance with standard operating procedures.
What You Will Do
Maintain and perform system administration on tactical cryptologic systems and related hardware and software.
Perform system software loads, updates, and security patches to maintain system security accreditation.
Work with training site personnel to set up and prepare systems for training, including creating user accounts and resetting systems to default operating posture.
Provide troubleshooting and technical support to restore equipment to full operation.
Manage virtual and non-virtual computers in advanced network configurations across multiple operating systems (Linux, ESXi, Solaris 10, Windows).
Collaborate with local and external stakeholders to provide technical support via phone and email.
Support training sites through virtual or on-site travel to locations including Jacksonville, Pensacola, Everett, Pearl Harbor, and Yokosuka.
Respond to trouble calls outside normal working hours when necessary (though typically scheduled in advance).
What We Are Looking For
U.S. Citizen with an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience (or 4+ years in lieu of degree).
Experience with Navy TCS (SSEE INC E, SSEE INC F, CCOP Systems) or complex IT systems.
Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level 2 certification; willing to obtain and maintain DoD Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) certifications including CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Linux+ within 4 months of hire.
Experience in analyzing, configuring, and maintaining servers, including virtual workstations and servers across separate subnets.
Good verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team supporting training command requirements.
Travel is anticipated to be less than 10% of the time. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to national security training missions while working in a mission-focused, collaborative environment. Apply today to be part of a team that supports critical training operations across the U.S. and international locations.