On-Site DoD System Administrator: Virtualization & Security

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

Job summary

SAIC seeks a skilled System Administrator to join our on‑site Colorado Springs team in a DoD environment. You will manage Windows Server, AD, and Group Policy, while servicing on‑premises Type 1 hypervisors (Nutanix/VMware/Proxmox) to ensure high availability.

You will implement DoD security controls, monitor performance, patch systems, and maintain backups. Collaboration with government customers and cross‑functional IT teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; 5 years of relevant experience, or HS diploma with 8+ years on‑site system administration experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• On‑site at government facility in Colorado Springs; day shift with possible after‑hours support; limited local travel between sites.
• Experience as a System Administrator in a DoD or similarly regulated, security‑conscious environment.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Solid hands‑on experience with VMware and other enterprise virtualization technologies.
• Strong Windows Server administration, including Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Networking protocols, security best practices, and IT infrastructure management knowledge.
• Experience working with government customers and cross‑functional IT/security teams.
• Proven ability to create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, diagrams, baselines.
• Experience with on‑premises Type 1 hypervisors (Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments including Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Manage on‑premises Type 1 hypervisor platforms to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement DoD security controls and STIGs/RMF requirements.
• Monitor network performance and diagnose connectivity issues.
• Manage system patching and update cycles to maintain compliance.
• Administer backup and recovery technologies and validate restore procedures.
• Document configurations, procedures, and security policies for audits.
• Develop runbooks and SOPs; maintain system configuration baselines.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance functionality and security posture.
• Engage with government customers and project managers to clarify requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DoD environment

VMware

Windows Server administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nutanix

Proxmox

VMware

Job description

SAIC seeks a skilled System Administrator to join our on‑site Colorado Springs team in a DoD environment. You will manage Windows Server, AD, and Group Policy, while servicing on‑premises Type 1 hypervisors (Nutanix/VMware/Proxmox) to ensure high availability.

You will implement DoD security controls, monitor performance, patch systems, and maintain backups. Collaboration with government customers and cross‑functional IT teams is essential for success.