Space Operations Center System Administrator jobs in United States
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SAIC · 6 hours ago

Space Operations Center System Administrator

SAIC is seeking qualified candidates to support Space Force's Resilient Missile Warning/Missile Tracking Ground Management Integration program. The role involves maintaining operations of multi-user computer systems, developing procedures, and collaborating with contractors to enhance mission capabilities.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
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Responsibilities

The System Administrator (SA) maintains operations of multi-user computer and peripheral systems, including network administration within the scope of the site’s connectivity network
The SA is responsible for monitoring and correcting system performance issues, backing up and restoring files, maintaining software licenses, and assisting the ISSM/ISSO in building system and user accounts
The SA will also train new personnel, assist in deploying software/hardware deliveries, support special projects, and assist the operational crews and Ground Systems Engineers to resolve administration issues
Develop/ refine MSOC procedures, technical manuals, & training material
Collaborate with associate contractors who develop their own certified contractor operators executing space segment operations on the shared SOC floor
Communicate clearly and effectively with program management to identify and manage risks, appropriately elevating issues and concerns in a timely manner
Participate with broader SEIT processes and systems developers to ensure continuous system improvements are deployed into operations when mature and non-degrading to existing operational mission capabilities

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceGround systems hardwareGround systems softwareSatellite architecturesBriefing skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skillsTeamwork

Required

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance
Experience with the Department of Defense and/or the Intelligence Community satellite/payload and ground system architectures
Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 2 years of relevant experience
Superb technical skills and experience related to ground systems hardware and software
Ability to lead, effective interpersonal skills, and strong briefing and writing skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with little supervision

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
Military experience
Deep knowledge of satellite tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination architectures

Company

SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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Kevin F Brown
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
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