IaaS Converged Support VMWare Job Listing at SAIC in Charleston, SC (Job ID 2511328)

Description

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).