DoD System Administrator: Virtualization & Security

SAIC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Colorado Springs is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a DoD IT environment onsite. You will manage Windows Server environments including Active Directory and Group Policy, and administer on‑prem Hypervisor platforms (Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox) to ensure security and reliability.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI clearance, CompTIA Security+, and 5+ years in regulated settings. Collaboration with government customers and cross‑functional IT teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience; or HS diploma with 8+ years in a sysadmin role.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• On-site work at government facility in Colorado Springs with occasional local travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (AD, GPO, permissions).
• Manage on-premises Type 1 hypervisors (Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox) for high availability and performance.
• Implement DoD security controls and STIGs/RMF requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CompTIA Security+

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DoD security standards

VMware

Nutanix

Proxmox

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Nutanix

VMware

Proxmox

Job description

SAIC in Colorado Springs is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a DoD IT environment onsite. You will manage Windows Server environments including Active Directory and Group Policy, and administer on‑prem Hypervisor platforms (Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox) to ensure security and reliability.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI clearance, CompTIA Security+, and 5+ years in regulated settings. Collaboration with government customers and cross‑functional IT teams is essential.