Systems Administrator II - Desktop Support

** Description*
* SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled 
** Senior Systems Administrator II - Desktop Support**  to join our  
** MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team
** in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. This individual will provide desktop maintenance of mission-critical systems and infrastructure, including Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Nutanix hyper-converged platform solutions.

The successful candidate will serve as a member of a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of a large-scale enterprise IT environment. The  
** Systems Administrator II - Desktop Support**  will be responsible for desktop administration, patch management, system troubleshooting, and the implementation of new capabilities to meet operational and mission requirements. This role requires direct on-site support in the 
** Springfield, VA**  location.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Perform day-to-day system administration tasks to ensure the availability, security, and performance of critical enterprise Windows Server and RHEL systems.

+ Monitor system performance and maintain enterprise infrastructure for compliance with security and reliability requirements.

+ Manage patching across Windows and Linux servers using tools like WSUS, Microsoft SCCM, and Ansible.

+ Write and maintain scripting solutions (e.g., Power Shell, Bash, or Python) to automate repetitive administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.

+ Implement and administer Active Directory (AD), including group policies, user administration, and cross-platform integration with RHEL.

+ Leverage monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, Solar Winds, and Grafana to monitor health and resolve issues proactively.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper integration of Windows, Linux, and Nutanix environments into overall enterprise infrastructure.

+ Analyze and troubleshoot system performance or configuration issues and implement long-term solutions to systemic challenges.

+ Maintain detailed technical documentation, including system diagrams, SOPs, and recovery procedures.

+ Provide technical support for application teams leveraging Windows Servers, RHEL systems, and Nutanix, ensuring seamless operations.

+ Assist with evaluating and implementing new infrastructure technologies, tools, and processes to drive continuous improvement.

** Qualifications*
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* Required Qualifications:

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* ** Certifications (CWF Requirements):*
* + Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF)  ** (System Administrator - Intermediate Level)**  requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . This requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications:

+ CompTIA Cloud+ CompTIA Security+ GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

+ GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

+ Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

OR This requirement can be met through:

+ A 
** Bachelor's Degree**  in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

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* Experience:

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** 3-6 years**  of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level IT environments.

** Technical

Skills:

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* + Expertise in Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, DNS, and group policy management.

+ Strong knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including configuration, management, troubleshooting, and security hardening.

+ Comprehensive understanding of enterprise virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and managing VMs in multi-hypervisor architectures.

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Experience with backup and recovery solutions, clustering, and high availability (HA) architectures.

+ Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like Power Shell, Bash, or Python to streamline operations.

+ Expertise in system performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Splunk, Nagios, Solar Winds, or Grafana) for diagnostics and proactive issue resolution.

+ Hands-on experience with network services (e.g., DHCP, TCP/IP, load balancing, and VLAN configurations).

+ Strong understanding of…