Systems Sustainment Administrator

SAIC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Sustainment Administrator to support a US Navy enterprise transport network in Suffolk, VA. The role ensures 24/7/365 availability by performing end-to-end network and system operations, maintenance, and provisioning for a mission-critical infrastructure.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in computer science or related field with 2 years of relevant experience, and a Secret clearance. Key skills include Linux/Windows deployment, AD, DNS, scripting, Ansible, Terraform, VM

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux and Windows Server deployment and administration.
• Active Directory and Group Policy experience.
• DNS knowledge.
• Scripting with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar.
• Experience with Ansible (Tower), Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Containerization, Jenkins, or similar.
• VM deployment in VMware vSphere.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 operations support to identify, triage, and resolve outages or escalate.
• Monitor network infrastructure and ensure performance across multiple exchange points.
• Perform routine maintenance, updates, and deployments.
• Maintain privileged access and change management.
• Support disaster recovery and failover verification.
• Maintain asset and configuration management.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

Containerization

Jenkins

VMware vSphere

Networking

TCP/IP

Firewalls

VPN

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Systems Sustainment Administrator with experience in US Navy IT networks to support the sustained operation and maintenance of a newly deployed US Navy enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7/365 availability and reliability in Suffolk, VA.

The position will support end-to-end network, system, and element visibility; facilitate rapid operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning to maintaining the operational integrity of a mission-critical network, requiring both technical expertise and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Schedule includes two 12‑hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, along with two 8‑hour weekday shifts.

Specific Duties Include:

• Provide Tier 3 level engineering operations support to quickly identify, triage, and address outages, analyzing symptoms and potential root causes to implement effective resolutions or elevate to Tier 4 support as required
• Utilize advanced monitoring tools and processes to oversee network infrastructure, monitor the performance and availability of managed services and systems across multiple exchange points, and ensure optimal performance
• Perform day to day maintenance, fixes, configuration corrections, software and hardware updates, and deployments
• Adhere to system and operational reporting obligations
• Operate and maintain the privileged access solutions
• Maintain continuous verification of failover processes and disaster recovery procedures
• Operate and maintain hardware upgrade process and proceduresUpdate and maintain any software builds applicable to deployed equipment
• Operate and maintain asset management processes and procedures
• Operate and maintain configuration management
• Enact change management for the solution
• Operate and maintain existing incident management processes
• Keep firmware, software updates and patches up to date for equipment

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience in enterprise architecture and supporting a large network infrastructure. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required Security Clearance:

• Secret Clearance required

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with the following: Linux and Windows Server deployment and administration; Active Directory and Group Policy; DNS; Python, BASH, Powershell, or similar; Ansible (Tower), Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Containerization, Jenkins, or similar; and deploying VMs within VMWare vSphere
• Strong working knowledge with Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Virtual Private Network devices
• Good understanding of TCP/IP in regards to routing and subnetting
• Windows Server / Active Directory

Required Certifications:

• IAT Level II required (Sec + and OS Certification)

Working Environment and Travel:

• Required to work a dedicated weekend shift consisting of two 12‑hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, plus two 8‑hour weekday shifts
• Travel up to 25% may be required

Desired:

• Certifications are considered a plus: CompTia Linux+, RedHat Linux, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Experience with the following a plus: Nautobot, RHEL Satellite, InfoBlox DDI, RedHat Linux 8

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.