Windows Server Administrator Job

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a premier technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 15,000 employees worldwide.

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Systems Administrator supporting C4ES USCENTCOM. The position is based in Tampa, Florida. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and updating Windows Server environment for the USCENTCOM enterprise.

• Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software, validating and implementing critical system patches, and allocating mass storage space.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall strategy, design, implementation, and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software.
• Schedules, plans, and oversees system upgrades.
• Develops functional requirements through interaction with end-users and coordinates with development team on systematic enhancements or changes.
• Reviews the efficiency and effectiveness of the process for controlling problems.
• Performs a variety of difficult assignments associated with monitoring and controlling computer operating systems.
• Analyzes system faults and troubleshoots and runs diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems.
• Evaluates and installs developed software during various phases of testing.
• Reviews and prepares documentation for systems, tests and installation of software.
• Investigates and recommends methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Initiates preventive maintenance on the operating systems as well as repair to system/environment problems.
• Administers systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules.
• Interfaces with vendors for trouble calls.
• Supports the planning of system/environment requirements for individual projects.
• Producing management information related to problem management.
• Allocating resources to support efforts related to problem management.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of error control and making recommendations for improving.
• Ensuring problems are escalated and tracked at the proper priority level.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI if hired.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience is desired or 9+ year’s experience (preferred) in lieu of education.
• Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, VMware, MS Exchange and Active Directory.

Required Certifications:

• Security + CE

Desired Certifications:

• ITIL V3