Senior Systems Administration Manager

Description

We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Administration Manager to manage and maintain our IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will manage a team of 5-10 direct reports responsible for ensuring reliability, stability, and efficiency of our core systems and services. The role involves a mix of proactive management, routine maintenance, and rapid response to emergent issues.

This position is contingent on funding and will be located in Arlington, VA.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our organization's server infrastructure, including operating systems and applications
• Ensure optimal performance of IT systems through routine evaluation, updating, and testing
• Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment, ensuring all systems are operating within the set parameters
• Lead technical resolution of high-level system issues, conducting root cause analysis, and preventing future occurrences
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, policies, system configurations, and network maps
• Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware technologies
• Manage end-user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and compliance
• Perform system backups and recovery procedures to ensure data protection and availability
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders regarding IT systems and project updates
• Manage and mentor junior system administration staff, delegating tasks and projects as necessary
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices in systems administration to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in system administration, with a proven track record in a senior role
• Strong technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, particularly Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Linux, and Mac OS
• Extensive experience with VMware or equivalent virtualization platforms, as well as containerization technologies
• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, firewall management, and database administration
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
• Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), etc.) are advantageous
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of writing proposals and making presentations to a non-technical audience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position may require on-call availability and occasional overtime
• Participation in disaster recovery drills and activities
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site system maintenance and troubleshooting

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have an active SECRET clearance

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.