Senior System Administrator

Job ID: 2614555

Location: Tyndall AFB, FL, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-14

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced Senior System Administrator onsite at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL for the Network Information Technology Enterprise Services (NITES) contract to serve as the onsite liaison and subject matter expert for the NORAD & USNORTHCOM information technology enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in virtual enterprise solutions and Windows Server and Desktop, basic networking, securing enterprise environments, Hypervisor expertise and Microsoft domain services management, along with proficiency in collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy management.
• Manage and optimize VMware and/or Nutanix virtualization technologies.
• Implement and maintain security protocols in accordance with DoD standards.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Perform system patching and updates to ensure compliance and security.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and security policies.
• Capture, document and maintain knowledge documents and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and security.
• Represent NITES and NORAD & USNORTHCOM HQ at the external location as the site liaison and subject matter expert.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Security + Certification is required.
• Expert-Level Certification is required (Security X (formally CASP+), GFACT, FITSP-O, CCNP Security, or CCSP).
• (MCSA, Asure, Linux System Administration Fundamentals, Microsoft certified: Fundamentals or equivalent).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field plus 9 years of experience or High School Diploma plus 12 years of experience.

Clearance Requirements:

• Top Secret/SCI is required.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a System Administrator in a DoD or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong experience with VMware/Nutanix/Microsoft virtualization technologies.
• Strong experience with Windows Server and Desktop administration.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policies, and other Microsoft domain services.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Windows Server and Desktop administration and management.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft O365 products for project collaboration.
• Experience with PowerShell, Microsoft Management Console, and other Microsoft management tools.
• Understanding DoD compliance requirements and cybersecurity standards.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to accurately document.

Certifications (optional but preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP).

Work Location:

• Onsite with limited work from home capabilities.
• Up to 10% of travel.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .