Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC has a potential opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator to support an Enterprise-wide IT contract for the US Army military intelligence community. The System Administrator will also serve as a Site Lead providing oversight & management of regionally aligned contractors providing all aspects of IT O&M, system engineering & administration, network engineering & administration, knowledge management, database/storage administration, and service desk support to our Army mission partner. This candidate will also be dual-hatted as a Senior Systems Administrator for the IT infrastructure at their specific duty location.

This position is contingent upon contract award which is anticipated summer 2023.

This work will be performed on site at Ft Belvoir in Springfield, Virginia.

As a Site Lead:

• Manages daily activities related to service delivery and performance of contractors in assigned region
• Maintain regular contact with supported government stakeholders to ensure contract deliverables are understood, delivery timelines / quality goals are met, and emerging requirements identified
• Coordinates closely with the overall contract Program Manager / PM Office (PMO) to ensure issues are elevated quickly and performance metrics / reporting criteria are understood
• Acts as a “First-Level Supervisor” for site / regionally-assigned-employees

As a Systems Administrator:

• Responsible for systems administration services following DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and industry best practices to install, maintain, upgrade, and harden INSCOM’s infrastructure
• Responsible for the installation and configuration of new software and hardware, including the server network, devices and firewalls on JWICS, SIPRnet, and NIPRnet networks
• Responsible for monitoring system performance, IT system operations and storage utilization
• Advises government stakeholders on necessary hardware/software upgrades to keep pace with operational demands / requirements
• Manages user accounts and assets, and assigns and updates security permissions on the network according to INSCOM security policies
• Provides support with escalated help desk requests

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in an IT-related field
• At least three years of experience managing teams of at least 10 people
• 3-4 years of experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or Database Administration (prefer 4-6 years experience)
• Strong leadership background / skills
• Communication skills to effectively interface with military officials, managers, and subordinates

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• DoD IAT Level III certifications in one of the following: CCNp, CCSP, CISSP

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.