SAIC

System Administrator

SAIC Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

5 h ago
sysadmin Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Systems Administrator will support the operation and maintenance of a customized biometric access control system for Navy and NCIS installations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting IT issues, managing hardware and software, and providing technical support for deployable systems at foreign ports.

What they look for

System administration Linux Windows server Active directory Group policy Virtualization VMware ESXi Biometric systems Access control Identity management Cybersecurity Hardware installation Software installation Troubleshooting IT support

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree. A DoD 8570 Baseline Cybersecurity Certification and a Secret security clearance are required prior to the start date.

Full description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Biometrically Enhanced Access Control – Husbanding (BEACH) program in partnership with the U.S. Navy and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The qualified candidate will provide IT support for a cutting-edge, biometrically enabled access control system designed to streamline vetting, real-time authentication, and access control of foreign contract personnel at foreign ports. Job Responsibilities:

  • Support the operation and maintenance of a customized biometric access control system engineered for rapid fielding and scalability across Navy and NCIS installations.
  • Work on deployable IT systems supporting Force Protection requirements at foreign ports.
  • Development and integration of new software and technology in support of biometric and access control capabilities.
  • 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 a timely manner according to mission guidelines.
  • Installation of new hardware or software.
  • Maintaining computer systems such as servers, laptops, and embedded systems.
  • Planning and properly responding to system outages and various other problems.
  • Training computer users and assistants.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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