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Description

SAIC is seeking a **Cloud Systems Administrator** for our customer site in **North Charleston, SC** .

Key Responsibilities:

+ Install, configure, patch, and maintain VMware hypervisors and associated cloud infrastructure components.

+ Perform system hardening, vulnerability mitigation, and work with IA/C&A teams to execute required security scans and compliance audits.

+ Troubleshoot complex system issues in preproduction and production environments; perform root cause analysis and corrective action.

+ Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, etc.) to streamline deployment and operational workflows.

+ Monitor system performance and capacity across local and remote environments; optimize configurations to improve reliability and efficiency.

+ Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams to design, test, and implement integrated cloud-based and on-premises solutions.

+ Manage SAN storage infrastructure, perform daily maintenance, and ensure data integrity and recoverability.

+ Create and maintain lifecycle documentation, including configuration management, patching records, and architectural design artifacts.

+ Evaluate emerging technologies, recommend improvements, and contribute to modernization initiatives.

+ Support DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance through technical documentation, validation testing, and audit readiness.

+ Provide Tier III support for escalated system and infrastructure incidents.

+ Participate in after-hours or on-call rotation as required to support mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems.

+ Minimum of three (3) years of IT professional experience overseeing hybrid software, web, and physical or virtual hardware systems from design through deployment and maintenance.

+ Experience integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware through full lifecycle engineering (design, coding, testing, deployment, and support).

+ At least one (1) year of technical experience supporting systems engineering or administration within a cloud-based enterprise hosting environment.

Required Certifications:

+ At least one (1) of the following: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

+ At least one (1) of the following (or COR-approved equivalent):

+ IEEE CS Software Development Associate Engineer Certification

+ Microsoft Role-Based Certifications (e.g., MCAD, MCDBA)

+ Red Hat Certified Professional (RHCP)

+ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

+ Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

+ VMware Certified Technical Associate – Data Center Virtualization

+ Citrix Certified Administrator

+ Cloud Certifications such as AWS Architect, Developer, or SysOps Associate

+ Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer

+ Individual shall be certified at Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or higher.

Required Security Clearance:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred).

REQNUMBER: 2511328

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