System Administrator

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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience (4 years' experience accepted 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, i.e. VMware and ESXi. 
• Experience in a Systems Administrator or Cybersecurity role. 
• Experience with biometric systems, access control technologies, or identity management solutions is a plus.

Required Clearance:

• A minimum of Secret clearance will be required prior to first day of employment. 

Required Travel:

• Travel included up to 20%.