SAIC

Senior SVAT System Administrator

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in information systems or related field with 5 years of experience; or HS diploma with 12 years equivalent experience.
  • 8-10 years of IT experience including 3 years in systems testing or Service Validation and Testing.
  • Broad technical knowledge in server administration, networking, and virtualization.
  • Experience with ITIL frameworks and defect tracking.
  • Familiar with DoD security frameworks and compliance testing.
  • DoD certification at IAT Level II or III required.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and executes comprehensive test plans for software changes and system enhancements.
  • Manages the Test and Integration Laboratory to reflect live production environments.
  • Tracks defects and test failures using management tools like Jira and ServiceNow.
  • Validates security measures to ensure mission-critical application stability.
  • Provides technical advice to the Configuration Advisory Board on deployment risks.
  • Authors detailed test reports and improves QA policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification training.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment.
  • Potential for remote or flexible work arrangements.
  • Participation in innovative projects with cutting-edge technology.
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Service Validation and Testing (SVAT) Administrator in Colorado Springs, CO. The Senior Service Validation and Testing (SVAT) Administrator acts as the gatekeeper for IT quality assurance, ensuring that all proposed changes, updates, and new systems meet stringent operational and security standards before entering the production environment. Rooted in ITIL service management principles, this role manages the Test and Integration Laboratory (TIL) and leads the evaluation of system hardening, performance metrics, and configuration compatibility. The incumbent bridges the gap between engineering and operations, guaranteeing that new deployments do not introduce vulnerabilities or instability into the enterprise IT infrastructure.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Service Validation & Testing Lifecycle. Designs, executes, and oversees comprehensive test plans for software patches, system upgrades, and new technology implementations; validates that services will meet their design specifications and security requirements.
  • Test Environment Management. Manages and maintains the Test and Integration Laboratory (TIL), ensuring test environments accurately mirror live production infrastructure (network, server, and endpoint layers).
  • Defect & Quality Management. Tracks integration defects, anomalies, and test failures using enterprise management tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow); coordinates with system administrators and engineers to resolve issues before production release.
  • Security & Vulnerability Validation. Works with security and administration teams to validate that DISA STIGs, patches, and security remediations are effective and do not break mission-critical applications.
  • Change Management Integration. Serves as a key technical authority on the Configuration Advisory Board (CAB), presenting test results, risk assessments, and deployment recommendations to leadership.
  • Documentation & Standards. Authors detailed test reports, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) inputs, and acceptance criteria; continuously improves the organization's QA policies and standard operating procedures.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, systems engineering with 5 years experience or HS and 12 years equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of IT experience, with at least 3 years focused on systems testing, QA, or Service Validation and Testing within an enterprise or government environment.
  • Broad technical background encompassing server administration, networking, and virtualization to effectively test cross-domain IT solutions.
  • Proven experience applying ITIL testing frameworks and managing defect tracking processes.
  • Familiarity with DoD security frameworks, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and STIG compliance testing.
  • DoD 8570/8140 certification at [IAT Level II or III], current at time of placement.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications
  • ITIL Practitioner or Intermediate certifications (specifically in Service Transition or Release, Control, and Validation).
  • Experience with automated testing tools and scripting to streamline the validation of patches and configurations.
  • Active involvement in DevOps or agile deployment pipelines.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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