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Description

We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Administration Manager to manage and maintain our IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will manage a team of 5-10 direct reports responsible for ensuring reliability, stability, and efficiency of our core systems and services. The role involves a mix of proactive management, routine maintenance, and rapid response to emergent issues.

This position is contingent on funding and will be located in Arlington, VA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our organization's server infrastructure, including operating systems and applications

• Ensure optimal performance of IT systems through routine evaluation, updating, and testing

• Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment, ensuring all systems are operating within the set parameters

• Lead technical resolution of high-level system issues, conducting root cause analysis, and preventing future occurrences

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, policies, system configurations, and network maps

• Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware technologies

• Manage end-user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and compliance

• Perform system backups and recovery procedures to ensure data protection and availability

• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders regarding IT systems and project updates

• Manage and mentor junior system administration staff, delegating tasks and projects as necessary

• Stay current with new technologies and best practices in systems administration to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• 8-10 years of experience in system administration, with a proven track record in a senior role

• Strong technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, particularly Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Linux, and Mac OS

• Extensive experience with VMware or equivalent virtualization platforms, as well as containerization technologies

• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, firewall management, and database administration

• Hands-on experience with Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration

• Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), etc.) are advantageous

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment

• · Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of writing proposals and making presentations to a non-technical audience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position may require on-call availability and occasional overtime

• Participation in disaster recovery drills and activities

• Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site system maintenance and troubleshooting

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have an active Secret Clearance

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2501786

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability