Hiring: Systems Administrator II (Digital Ecosystem) Company: SAIC Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:11:45 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Azure, Bash, DNS, Data Pipeline, Docker, Embedded Systems, Kubernetes, Linux, Machine Learning, PowerShell, Python, Secret Clearance, Shell, Spark, TCP/IP About the job Experience: •0 years related experience Required Skills: •SAIC is seeking a motivated and technically capable •THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN SAN DIEGO, CA. WITH UP TO 5% OF TRAVEL INVOLVED •Administer and maintain Windows, Linux, ESXi, network, and tactical computing environments by supporting installation, configuration, updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting activities. •Support system security and compliance activities by assisting with patching, vulnerability remediation, security hardening, access control, cybersecurity guidelines, and audit-ready documentation. •Monitor server, network, and system performance by identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, supporting optimization efforts, and escalating complex technical risks as needed. •Support backup and recovery procedures by helping maintain data protection processes, validating system availability, and documenting recovery actions. •Provide end-user and technical team support by resolving system-related issues, answering technical questions, documenting troubleshooting steps, and coordinating follow-up actions. •Assist with network infrastructure support by helping maintain routers, firewalls, VPNs, and related network devices in coordination with senior administrators and engineering teams. Qualifications: •Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience •Must be a U.S. Citizen •Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start •Intermediate experience using the Linux command line to support system administration, troubleshooting, file management, process management, and technical operations. •Understanding of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, ports, routing, and firewall concepts. •Strong problem-solving, analytical, time management, and multitasking skills in a dynamic technical environment. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with IT, cyber, engineering, data, and operational stakeholders. •Operational familiarity with virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, or related platforms. •Operational familiarity with edge servers, embedded GPUs, tactical computing hardware, Jetson Nano, DGX Spark, or similar mission hardware. •Operational familiarity with security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, CMMC compliance concepts, DISA STIG guidance, operating system hardening, and network hardening. Compensation: •$120,001 - $160,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!