System Administrator

inuplands; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC invites a System Administrator to support the NIWC Atlantic CLOUD CITI division, managing both physical and virtual data centers and cloud services. The role involves Citrix CVAD deployment, Citrix NetScaler management, and maintaining Windows environments in line with DoD standards.

Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Charleston, New Orleans, or Norfolk and hold Secret (Top Secret eligible) clearance. On-call rotation for Citrix outages is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with CVAD, Citrix NetScaler, Windows Server tech.
• Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and PowerShell expertise.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs and DoD security standards.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and Jira for work management.
• Agile approaches and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and deploy Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) systems.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot CVAD on Windows Server 2012–2022.
• Manage Citrix NetScalers for performance and availability.
• Apply DISA STIGs, patches, and updates via WSUS, GP, PowerShell.
• Maintain Windows servers to DoD/DISA standards.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and support applications.
• Collaborate with virtualization and storage teams.
• Document configurations and processes (SharePoint).
• Handle incidents, changes, and service requests in ServiceNow/Jira.
• Provide technical consulting and system enhancements.

Skills

CVAD & NetScaler

Active Directory & Group Policy

PowerShell

DNS management

DISA STIGs & DoD security

Agile methodologies

Commercial cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years experience (or 4 years in lieu of degree)

CompTIA Security+ certification

Citrix certifications (CCA/CPA/CEA)

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

System Administrator

Job ID: 2614844
Location: New Orleans, LA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 28, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
Benefits:

Job Description

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 or Norfolk, VA.

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 five (5) 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.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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