Job ID: 2618034
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-16
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.
SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A), USAF/USSF civil engineer officers (AFSC 32E), or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management will be especially well-prepared to excel.
Job Description:This position is for an
IT Integrator in
Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. Be part of a highly effective and collaborative front office team responsible for delivering expectational support to senior level government staff.
The IT Integrator directly supports the Government program office team ensuring the reliable and secure operation of the organization's computer systems, servers, and IT infrastructure. The position is integrated into the Govt-led Program Office team requiring full-time on-site work.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Server and System Management: Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and manage physical or cloud-based servers.
- User and Account Administration: Create and manage user accounts, assign network permissions and access rights, and handle employee onboarding or offboarding.
- Security and Patching: Oversee the application of software updates, the management of firewalls, monitoring for security threats, and enforcement of local security and data usage policies.
- Backups and Disaster Recovery: Plan, execute, and test data backups and redundancy procedures to prevent data loss during system crashes or cyberattacks.
- Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support, resolve hardware or network bottlenecks, and address issues submitted via help desk tickets.
- Hardware Lifecycle Oversight: Handle the procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement of organization hardware and inventory.
- Hardware and Software Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual networking gear like routers, switches, firewalls, access points, and cabling across Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
- Network Monitoring and Performance: Oversee network traffic tracking, spot bottlenecks, analyze server or router logs, and the resolution of connectivity issues before they disrupt business operations.
- Security and Access Control: Assist in the management of firewall rules and set up of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), assign user permissions, and defend against common cyber threats.
- Backups and Maintenance: Oversee regular software upgrades, security patches, network backups, and maintenance/replacement of aging hardware.
- User Support: Provide troubleshooting help and technical support to teammates experiencing network or connection problems.
Qualifications ?TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
- Knowledge of different types of networks and how to configure them: Network types include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and virtual private networks (VPNs).
- Understanding of network security components: including firewalls, VPNs, and access control.
- Familiarity with upgrading and configuring servers.
- CompTIA Network+ certification required (CompTIA Security+ preferred).
- CISSP certification desired.
- Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
- Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
- TS/SCI Required.
- Previous SAP experience desired.
Target salary range: $140,001 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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- Position Id: 2618034
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