Systems Administrator

Job ID: 2501194

Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-02-03

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.

We are seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator to join our National Intelligence Program supporting the development, operations and maintenance, and modernization of a complex, hybrid on-premises and cloud enterprise IT environment. As a Systems Administrator, you will be working with an agile, fast paced team focused on increasing data throughput, integrity, security, as well as availability of enterprise systems. This position is in Chantilly, VA.

*This contract is expected to be awarded in July 2025 timeframe.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and track system performance via system metrics including the review and audit of logs
• Monitor, maintain, and configure enterprise networks and devices
• Manage and correct infrastructure-related issues that cause degraded performance or outages
• Develop and maintain the risk management framework
• Provide preventative maintenance for enterprise applications, to include software patches and upgrades, as well as maintenance for physical hardware as needed based on security or technical requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement security policies and controls
• Contribute to incident response planning and post-incident analysis
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Identify, prioritize, and address vulnerabilities, ensuring timely installation of security updates
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to management
• Stay abreast of the latest network security trends, threats, and technologies
• Scan information systems using scanning tools such as Nessus, AppDetective, or others
• Create and update security documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents, and input into IT policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems
• Coordinate and manage the resolution of security incidents, providing root cause analysis and remediation strategies
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications
• Manage and enforce user authentication, authorization, and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Review and monitor user access rights to ensure appropriate levels of access
• Develop continuous monitoring and plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms)
• Develop ATOs following NIST guides and Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Familiarity with high-performance network infrastructure that supports data-heavy analytic and software applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to address complex issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, with a focus on supporting a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of and experience with server environments (Linux/Windows), virtualization technologies, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Demonstrated ability to manage a secure and scalable infrastructure, balancing performance and resilience.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar for automation of administrative tasks.
• Administer and maintain servers, storage, and network systems to ensure the reliable operation of data services and analytic tools.
• Ensure proper security measures are in place for the protection of data, including regular system patches and adherence to compliance standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support in troubleshooting system issues, offering timely and viable solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems architecture, configuration, and support procedures.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery plans for data services and analytics applications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and integrate improvements to the data services infrastructure.
• 3+ years' experience with continuous monitoring and plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms).
• 5+ years' experience working with NIST 800-53, 800-137 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Demonstrated experience with cyber security concepts to include encryption services, access control, information protection, network security
• Hands on experience creating and updating RMF documentation
• Demonstrated experience assessing systems within cloud environments focusing on security posture
• Ability to interpret vulnerability, risk, and security assessment of hardware and software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Desired:

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledgeable of various cloud services to include Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service
• Understanding of modern networking technologies, including SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, and cloud networking services
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS SysOps Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+, etc.).