Network Engineer​/Systems Administrator

Location: AURORA, CO, United States

Date Posted: Feb 1, 2026

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Rotating

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

SAIC is looking for a Spacecraft Command and Control Scheduler and Network Engineer / Systems Administrator
. Duties will include coordinating and managing end to end architecture by scheduling assets, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking equipment, servers and processing systems. End-to-end events will support testing, development, training, exercises, and real-world operations. This position is a direct interface with all users and sister agencies tabulating requirements, spotting trends, and developing usage metrics as needed by customers for mission execution.

• Plan and execute space and ground segment schedules coordinating with other intelligence organizations
• Monitor signal processor product generation ensuring flow of time critical data
• Monitor and update all components of computer network software including software licenses, software version updates and anti-virus software as required
• Configure and maintain firewalls, switches and servers in an operational environment
• Troubleshoot network hardware issues
• Responsible for network administration, fault detection and fault isolation services, network traffic monitoring and minimizing potential security threats
• Troubleshoot hardware and software, run diagnostics, document network problems, outages and solutions, prioritizing fixes, and assess current and future impact of issues
• Monitor and generate data analytics focused on improving network throughput performance
• Communicate scheduling and networking issues to internal team, as well as Government Lead
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to leadership for planning and implementing updates to end-to-end scheduling and networking software/hardware
• Support development organization with the integration of network hardware, software, cybersecurity upgrades and recap efforts for networks and systems operating at various classification levels
• Training and educating new users
• Occasional on-call work (nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Occasional travel required
• Must have excellent speaking, listening and written communication skills
• Team oriented and customer focused attitude is critical due to multiple networking locations and varied U.S. Government end users

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field with 5+ years of experience is desired
• Relevant years of experience in CS/IT field may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
• Database, network administration, or system administration experience is preferred
• Ability to solve problems and think critically, sometimes independent of significant experience or documentation of the problem area
• DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification is desired
  • If candidate does not have IAT Level II certification, they must obtain IAT Level II certification within 3 months of hire
  • Examples of IAT cert: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCPy
• Working knowledge of Linux Redhat Enterprise, Microsoft Server network protocols, Palo Alto Firewalls and Dell Server Configuration are desired
• Must work well within team environment but accomplish tasks independently with little to no impact on other teammates’ tasks
• Document best practices, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance activities
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal/briefing skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.