System Administrator

Job ID: 2505510-COCKEYSVILLE-MD

Location: COCKEYSVILLE, MD, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-08

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDEVCOM), Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) Directorate, Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Branch.

This position is on-site in Aberdeen, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Support major intelligence systems as well as several minor projects
• Provide direct support to system integration activities at APG as well as providing remote support to fielded equipment
• Perform specific software integration tasks and input to planning, schedule, design, and reporting monthly on smaller programs
• Perform infrastructure support on three separate enclaves at various classification levels which consist of resources to virtualize project baselines, tools to automate software builds and configurations, and the interfaces from which they manage all the projects

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD or JD and zero (0) years related experience; four (4) years of additional experience accepted in lieu of degree

Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a blend of technical skills (operating systems, networking, security, etc.) and soft skills (problem-solving, communication, etc.) to manage and maintain computer systems and networks effectively
• A strong understanding of various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Expertise in networking concepts, protocols, and technologies like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls
• Familiarity with database systems and their administration
• Knowledge of security principles, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools
• Proficiency in scripting languages to automate tasks and manage systems efficiently is highly valued
• Understanding and experience with virtualization technologies are increasingly important
• Must be able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 30 pounds, unassisted on a regular basis
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders/equipment, and crawl for extended periods
• Strong hand eye coordination to operate tools and machinery safely
• May be asked to work outdoors in all-weather conditions
• Must be able to move and arrange heavy supplies and equipment

Required Clearance:

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the a bility to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.