About the role

The VMware System Administrator will manage and maintain the command's Microsoft Windows and VMware virtual infrastructure, including VDI engineering and system integration. Responsibilities also include ensuring cybersecurity compliance, resolving system outages, and performing routine maintenance tasks using ticket management tools.

What they look for

VMware vSphere VMware Horizon VDI Microsoft Windows Server PowerShell VMware CLI Active Directory Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Networking Storage Patch management System administration Information Assurance STIGs ACAS

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience. An active CompTIA Security+ certification and an active Secret security clearance are mandatory requirements for this role.

Full description

SAIC is hiring a VMware System Administrator to be located in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will provide VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) engineering and Microsoft Windows Server system administration supporting Information Warfare Training Command, San Diego, CA. This position requires the ability to manage the command's Microsoft Windows and VMware virtual infrastructure, as well as participate in the change management process and incident response processes.

The VMware System Administrator will require:

Managing VMware vSphere and Horizon server Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure.

Management tasking includes but is not limited to system integration planning, evaluating cybersecurity requirements, implementing security controls, resolving system outages, metrics collection, maintenance support, and the timely entry of communication and tasking into the ticket management tool Service Now.

Maintain the network's cybersecurity posture and assist with system accreditation efforts.

Automate and standardize configuration of systems following industry best practices.

Testing of upgrades and patches to maintain Windows Server 2016 and later.

Experience troubleshooting enterprise VMware Horizon VDI performance issues involving storage, networking, Active Directory, authentication, and Windows operating systems.

Program in an administrative language, including PowerShell and VMWare CLI, as needed.

Resolve difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms.

Review/advise on acquisition of hardware, software, needed to support the mission.

Perform a variety of routine and non-routine tasks associated with Cyber/Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) support in accordance with National and Department of Defense (DoD) standards to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies, security needs, and user functional requirements.

Interact with the engineering management team and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Understand networking theory (routing and switching).

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.