System Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator.  The position will support the HQ USSOCOM SITEC initiatives at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.

This position is contingent based on contract award expected October 2023. 

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and updating Windows Server environment for the USCENTCOM enterprise.

Other responsibilities include:

• Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software, validating and implementing critical system patches, allocating mass storage space
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
• Assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall strategy, design, implementation, operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software
• Schedules, plans, and oversees system upgrades
• Develops functional requirements through interaction with end-users and coordinates with development team on systematic enhancements or changes
• Reviews the efficiency and effectiveness of the process for controlling problems
• Performs a variety of difficult assignments associated with monitoring and controlling computer operating systems
• Analyzes system faults and troubleshoots and runs diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems
• Evaluates and installs developed software during various phases of testing
• Reviews and prepares documentation for systems, tests and installation of software
• Investigates and recommends methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Initiates preventive maintenance on the operating systems as well as repair to system/environment problems
• Administers systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules
• Interfaces with vendors for trouble calls
• Supports the planning of system/environment requirements for individual projects
• Producing management information related to problem management
• Allocating resources to support efforts related to problem management
• Monitoring the effectiveness of error control and making recommendations for improving
• Ensuring problems are escalated and tracked at the proper priority level
   
  
   

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience is desired or 9+ year's experience (preferred) in lieu of education
• Experience working with Windows Server, VMware, MS Exchange and Active Directory

 
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Active DoD Top Secret / SCI is required in order to be considered for this opportunity

 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• Security + CE
   

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• ITIL V3
• MCSE
   
  
  

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.