SAIC

System Administrator

SAIC • $95K — $115K *
New Orleans, LA 70119In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience, or 13+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) and Citrix NetScaler.
  • Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, and DNS management.
  • Experience with DISA STIGs and DoD security compliance.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow and Jira for service management.
  • Proven ability to work in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

  • Build, configure, and deploy Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) systems.
  • Administer and troubleshoot CVAD components on various Windows Server versions.
  • Manage Citrix NetScalers to ensure performance and availability.
  • Enforce security compliance through DISA STIGs and patch management.
  • Maintain and secure Windows servers to meet DoD standards.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues and support application needs.
  • Collaborate with teams to optimize systems and document processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
  • Engagement in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
  • Access to professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Participation in an on-call rotation for hands-on experience with real-time problem-solving.
  • Work in a dynamic setting supporting critical defense initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC LANT) Cloud Computing Innovation, Transformation, and Integration (CLOUD CITI) Division. The position will involve supporting both physical and virtualized data center environments, including commercial cloud service providers.

Candidate must be reside within a 50 mile radius of either Charleston, SC, New Orleans, LA, Norfolk, VA or Tampa, FL.

NOTE: On-call rotation every 5th week for a week to address Citrix related outages.

Responsibilities:
  • Build, configure, and deploy Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) systems.
  • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot CVAD components on Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
  • Manage Citrix NetScalers (physical and virtual) to ensure consistent performance and availability.
  • Enforce security compliance by applying DISA STIGs, managing patches, and updating Citrix and Windows environments via WSUS, Group Policy, and PowerShell.
  • Maintain, upgrade, and secure Windows servers to align with DoD and DISA standards.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues and support customer application needs.
  • Collaborate with virtualization and storage teams to optimize systems.
  • Document system configurations and operational processes using tools like SharePoint.
  • Review, manage, and troubleshoot incidents, changes, and service requests using ServiceNow and Jira.
  • Provide technical consulting and collaborate with stakeholders to recommend system enhancements and improvements.
  • Utilize Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Sprints.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools, particularly in PowerShell, for efficiency in system administration.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years or more of demonstrated experience; four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Strong knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), Citrix NetScaler, and Windows Server technologies.
  • Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, and DNS management.
  • Experience implementing DISA STIGs and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.
  • Familiarity with service management tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.
  • Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams using Agile processes.

Required Security Clearance:
  • Active Secret clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Required Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+ certification (must be obtained within six months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Citrix Certified Associate, Professional, or Expert certifications.
  • Prior experience with commercial cloud service platforms.


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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