Overview
On Site
USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Security Clearance
Intelligence Analysis
Training
Analytical Skill
DevOps
Administrative Support
Software Engineering
Operating Systems
Unix
Microsoft Windows
Computer Hardware
Tier 1
Mobile Devices
Regulatory Compliance
System Security
Capacity Management
Access Control
Management
ICAM
IT Service Management
ServiceNow
SQL
Scripting
Java
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Linux
Oracle
Apache Tomcat
Backup Administration
Load Balancing
Thin Client
VDI
GPU
System Administration
SOA
ITIL
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
Job Details
Job ID: 2508223
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted: 2025-08-05
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 engineering & integration, systems development & deployment, intelligence analysis and targeting, and training 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.
SAIC is seeking System Administrators to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS.
The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.
Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by fall 2025.
The System Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Level II: Bachelors and 5-8 years of experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Level III: Bachelors and 9-17 years of experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Desired Qualifications:
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted: 2025-08-05
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 engineering & integration, systems development & deployment, intelligence analysis and targeting, and training 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.
SAIC is seeking System Administrators to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS.
The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region.
Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by fall 2025.
The System Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and maintain the infrastructure that powers networks and operating systems such as UNIX, Linux, and Windows.
- Install and configure hardware and software, manage user accounts and permissions, monitor system performance, troubleshoot (Tier 1-3) issues, mobile devices, and implement and ensure compliance with applicable system security controls.
- Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
- Ensure IT Assets remain compliant with Identity & Access Control Management (ICAM) policy and communicate and coordinate system changes.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM).
- Experience with ServiceNow platform.
- Proficiency in developing and executing SQL queries to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Experience with SQL scripting, Java, Windows Server, Linux, Oracle, Tomcat, data backups, and load balancing.
- Knowledge and understanding of Trusted Thin Client and enhanced VDI (e.g., remote GPU and memory scaling).
- Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Level II: Bachelors and 5-8 years of experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Level III: Bachelors and 9-17 years of experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Desired Qualifications:
- IAT certification.
- ITIL v4 platform certification.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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