Job Description
**Description**
SAIC is seeking to hire a **Principal Systems Administrator** with a strong background in VMWare and MS server support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. The role involves ensuring the reliability and efficiency of DoD systems through hands-on technical expertise and effective problem-solving. This is an **ONSITE role in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.**
**JOB DUTIES:**
+ Providing network integration, configuration, and administration support.
+ Testing, configuring, and documenting network systems.
+ Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that may arise during integration, implementation, and testing.
+ Providing technical direction, guidance, and training to less experienced staff.
+ Regularly interfacing with management, customers, and team members.
**Qualifications**
**REQUIREMENTS** :
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, with 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in a closely related field.
+ Must be a U.S. Citizen.
+ Must have an Active Secret clearance at start.
+ Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.
+ Must have a CompTIA Security + certification.
+ Completion of MS Windows (Windows Server 2008 or 2012 preferred) coursework is required (formal proctored test and registration with Microsoft not required).
+ Eligible for DoD IAT Level 2 certification.
+ MCITP (Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator), MCSA, or MCSE certifications can substitute for the Windows Server certification.
+ Cisco OS Certifications can substitute for MS certifications.
+ Strong computer and networking skills with a working knowledge of current military and commercial standards and specifications.
**DESIRED SKILLS:**
+ VMWare Certified Professional.
+ Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for network equipment lockdown.
+ Ability to maintain network compliance with NETSEC directives (IAVA, IAVM).Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Visio, Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
+ Experience with VMWare.
+ Working knowledge of CISCO Networks and equipment for network and serial communications.
+ Excellent communication skills.
+ Ability to establish equipment configurations to support operational requirements.
+ Experience with firewall configuration.
+ Experience with backup and restoring systems.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2505957
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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