Senior Windows Systems Engineer – AD, Citrix & Cloud On-Site

SAIC; Center (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC at Stennis Space Center, MS, seeks a Senior Windows System Administrator to manage Windows servers, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. You will patch, troubleshoot, and support DOT systems across multiple datacenters, working with a team of engineers on incident response and project delivery.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, deep Windows Server expertise, and solid knowledge of Citrix, VMware, and PowerShell to support DR operations and MARAD planning.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant IT experience and a Bachelor's degree.
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 expertise.
• Active Directory management and Group Policy.
• Azure Active Directory, Citrix XenApp, and VMware administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows OS-based computer devices through Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, registry and files system security as needed.
• Administer systems infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud
• Collaborate with other team members to perform server patching and maintenance
• Evaluate hardware and software purchases
• Manage 2000+ servers across multiple field site locations.
• Strong knowledge in Active Directory (Windows 2016 through Windows 2022)
• Manage and lead systems and infrastructure projects
• Follow existing incident, problem, release, change management processes.
• Support existing server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation
• Provide high level technical support for Tier-3 issue escalations/tickets
• Design and implement Citrix solutions
• Managing and monitoring a Citrix platform
• Provide MARAD input for their annual budget.
• Meet with the MARAD Infrastructure Manager for strategic planning.
• Provide engineering recommendations for hardware refreshes of servers and storage.
• Plan upgrades and enhancements to server infrastructure at DOT DR data center.
• Help manage warranty renewals and support contract renewals.
• Help perform software licenses asset management for the MARAD data center.
• Provide remote support for MARAD’s DR site at Piney Point, MD.
• Help maintain the DR Test Plan and the MARAD DR Plan documents.
• Maintain the MARAD CMDB.
• Perform engineering studies as requested for OST Datacenter Operations.
• Provide administrative smart hands support within the Stennis datacenter.
• Draft and submit change requests to both the MARAD and DOT OST OCIO change boards.
• Support IT service consolidation projects.
• Assist with testing as a member of the PVG.

Job description

SAIC at Stennis Space Center, MS, seeks a Senior Windows System Administrator to manage Windows servers, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. You will patch, troubleshoot, and support DOT systems across multiple datacenters, working with a team of engineers on incident response and project delivery.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, deep Windows Server expertise, and solid knowledge of Citrix, VMware, and PowerShell to support DR operations and MARAD planning.