Cryptologic Information Technology System Administrator

SAIC has an immediate opening in Virginia Beach, VA (Dam Neck Naval Base) for a Cryptologic Information Technology System Administrator position that performs system administration and maintenance on cryptologic systems used in a training environment.

This full-time position is located in Virginia Beach and includes support to other training locations. Support to other sites will be primarily virtual (distance support) but may include travel to Jacksonville FL, Pensacola FL, Everett WA, Pearl Harbor HI, and Yokosuka Japan. Travel is anticipated to be less than 10%. To ensure the systems and training equipment are available for training sites’ scheduled courses and other training staff needs, the system administrator may be required to respond to trouble calls outside of normal working hours, although this is not common and is typically scheduled in advance., The Cryptologic IT System Administrator will maintain and perform system administration on a variety of current tactical cryptologic systems and related hardware and software used in a training environment. The system administrator will perform system software loads and updates, and security patches to maintain system security accreditation. The individual will work with training site personnel in setting up and preparing the systems and equipment for training to include; creating user accounts, analyzing and archiving audit logs, and resetting the system to a default operating posture in accordance with standard operating procedures. When hardware and software faults arise, the system administrator will provide the troubleshooting and technical support necessary to restore the equipment to full operation. The Cryptologic IT System Administrator must have experience in analyzing, configuring, and maintaining servers, to include multiple virtual workstations and servers networked together across separate subnets and utilizing different operating systems (e.g., Linux, ESXi, Solaris 10 and multiple Windows systems). The ideal candidate for this position is either a former Navy Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) with advanced network and system administration experience or a skilled and versatile IT Systems Administrator with experience managing virtual machines or prior training and hands-on experience performing system administration and maintenance on tactical cryptologic systems and training devices, such as SSEE INC E, SSEE INC F, STALLION. Good verbal and written communication skills are required as the system administrator collaborates with local and external stakeholders and provides technical support via phone and email.

Bachelor’s and two (2) years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree. U.S. Citizen with an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Two years of experience in Navy TCS (SSEE INC E, SSEE INC F, CCOP Systems) or complex IT systems with experience in integration, analysis, system administration, troubleshooting, setup and operation of virtual and non-virtual computers in an advanced network configuration. Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level 2 certified; willing to obtain and maintain currency of DoD Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) certifications to include CompTIA Security + and CompTIA Linux + (or equivalent OS certification). If certification is not already held must be willing and able to obtain the necessary certifications within four months of hire date. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team supporting local training command requirements as well as broader higher-echelon objectives and initiatives.

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