Senior System Administrator at SAIC

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

System Administration, Operational Maintenance, Software Installation, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell, Scripting Languages, Data Integrity, Backup Solutions, Server Modernization, Policy Development, Hardware Audits, Team Collaboration, Mentoring

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

The Senior System Administrator will provide support for operational intelligence integration and data-centric operations for customers across tactical, joint, interagency, allied, and coalition partners, including Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Joint Task Force J-2s, and Combatant Commands. This position is contingent upon award expected summer 2026. Work is to be performed at Ft. Belvoir, VA. Performs high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstations and servers. Coordinates, directs and performs complex software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures. Continually monitors and tunes multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels. Ensures workstation/server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions of varying complexities. Ensures data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations. Plans and implements the modernization of servers. Develops, implements and promotes standard operating procedures and schedules. Conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. Incumbent develops and implements new standards, policies and procedures. Incumbent in this job works closely with Network and Systems Analysts to help determine and develop the systems that will be implemented. (It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee's job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee). KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITY: Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Apply and/or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. Viewed as an expert in the field. Participates with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives. PROBLEM COMPLEXITY: Develops information, which extends knowledge in a given field. Information may form the basis of newly developed concepts, theories, and products. FREEDOM TO ACT: Often acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. Plans R&D programs and recommends technological application programs to accomplish long-range objectives. Work is reviewed only to the effectiveness of results obtained, typically requiring a long-term perspective. Virtually self-supervisory. Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures operations' effective achievement of objectives. IMPACT: Designs research and develops highly advanced new applications resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would have a long-term negative effect on organization's reputation and business posture. LIASON: Serves as consultant to top management in long-range company planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements. Prime spokesperson on company's technical capabilities and future directions. Often instrumental in attracting and obtaining major new company business. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree and 12 years of related experience OR Bachelors degree and 17 years of related experience Experience in server administration, including supporting servers in a production environment Experience identifying and analyzing server requirements; planning the design and deployment of new technologies and upgrades Experience with Windows Server 2016 and later operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP Ability to work as both part of a team and independently; and mentor junior personnel Experience using PowerShell and other scripting languages CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II/Intermediate certification Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA) or Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2016 Certification CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Possess a current TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI polygraph

Responsibilities

The Senior System Administrator will support operational intelligence integration and data-centric operations for various military and coalition partners. Responsibilities include maintaining complex operating systems, coordinating software installations, and ensuring data integrity and recoverability.