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Lead Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Cloud Computing
Expect
VMware
Microsoft Windows
Domain Management
Active Directory
Group Policy
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
DHCP
Microsoft WSUS
Citrix
Hyper-V
Management
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Windows Client
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
VLAN
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Team Leadership
VMware Certified Professional
Virtualization
VCP
System Center
Configuration Management
Microsoft SCCM
EMC
Enterprise Storage
Red Hat Linux
Derivatives
Linux
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2612135

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-04

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is looking for an ambitious Lead Systems Administrator/VMWare SME like you! Candidates will join a fast-paced and growing team of System Administrators in supporting a 24/7 high visibility Watch Center. In addition to maintaining a private Customer Cloud, candidates should expect to gain experience in new administration technologies; tackle individual and group projects; work closely with other IT professionals; and participate in a growing ever-changing mission. Apply today!

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Poly in order to be considered
Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT experience
Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience in place of degree will be considered
High Degree of Experience building/configuring/maintaining/upgrading/tuning/ troubleshooting VMware virtual infrastructures
Experience with the following aspects of Windows Domain Administration:
-Active Directory
-Group Policy
-DNS
-DHCP
-WSUS
Experience with any of the following virtualization products and services: Citrix, Nutanix or HyperV
Experience managing Windows Server 2012/2016/2019; Windows Client 10/11
Working knowledge of basic networking concepts: TCP/IP, VLANs, subnets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work on a 24/7 weekly on call rotation
Willingness to participate in WMA or CONUS travel (
Ability to rack/stack/install physical equipment

Desired Qualifications:

Experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
Experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
Experience with EMC enterprise storage arrays
Experience with designing/implementing COOP plans
Experience administering Red Hat derivative Linux distributions

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2612135
Posted 12 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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