Job ID: 2616523
Location: Springfield, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-09-03
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Senior Systems Administrator II - Desktop Support to join our
MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. This individual will provide desktop maintenance of mission-critical systems and infrastructure, including Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Nutanix hyper-converged platform solutions.
The successful candidate will serve as a member of a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of a large-scale enterprise IT environment. The
Systems Administrator II - Desktop Support will be responsible for desktop administration, patch management, system troubleshooting, and the implementation of new capabilities to meet operational and mission requirements. This role requires direct on-site support in the
Springfield, VA location.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform day-to-day system administration tasks to ensure the availability, security, and performance of critical enterprise Windows Server and RHEL systems
- Monitor system performance and maintain enterprise infrastructure for compliance with security and reliability requirements
- Manage patching across Windows and Linux servers using tools like WSUS, Microsoft SCCM, and Ansible
- Write and maintain scripting solutions (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to automate repetitive administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency
- Implement and administer Active Directory (AD), including group policies, user administration, and cross-platform integration with RHEL
- Leverage monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, SolarWinds, and Grafana to monitor health and resolve issues proactively
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper integration of Windows, Linux, and Nutanix environments into overall enterprise infrastructure
- Analyze and troubleshoot system performance or configuration issues and implement long-term solutions to systemic challenges
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, including system diagrams, SOPs, and recovery procedures
- Provide technical support for application teams leveraging Windows Servers, RHEL systems, and Nutanix, ensuring seamless operations
- Assist with evaluating and implementing new infrastructure technologies, tools, and processes to drive continuous improvement
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Certifications (CWF Requirements):- Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF) ID 451 (System Administrator - Intermediate Level) requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL
This requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications: - CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
OR This requirement can be met through:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field
Experience: - 3-6 years of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level IT environments
Technical Skills:- Expertise in Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, DNS, and group policy management
- Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including configuration, management, troubleshooting, and security hardening
- Comprehensive understanding of enterprise virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and managing VMs in multi-hypervisor architectures
- Experience with backup and recovery solutions, clustering, and high availability (HA) architectures
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline operations
- Expertise in system performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds, or Grafana) for diagnostics and proactive issue resolution
- Hands-on experience with network services (e.g., DHCP, TCP/IP, load balancing, and VLAN configurations)
- Strong understanding of security and compliance standards, including RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD 8510.01, for ensuring infrastructure meets operational requirements
Preferred Certifications (In Addition to CWF Requirements):- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or advanced Nutanix certifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- ITIL v4 Foundation or equivalent
Clearance Requirement:- Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
Work Environment and Notes: - On-Site Work: All work must be conducted on-site in Springfield, VA
- Program Scope: Supports on-premises enterprise IT environments, including virtualized Windows servers, MS SQL Server databases, and networking layers
- Subcontractor Role: Responsibilities and compensation vary based on the subcontract agreement, with a competitive salary aligned to market rates and role-specific requirements
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2616523
- Posted 7 days ago
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