IaaS Converged Support VMWare Job Listing at SAIC in Charleston, SC (Job ID 2512397)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator for our customer site in North Charleston, SC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deploy hardware profiles and firmware upgrades for Cisco UCS blades (B2xx series) and associated UCS shelves and hardware
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain VMware hypervisors, VMware vCenter, and associated cloud infrastructure components
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability mitigation, and work with IA/C&A teams to execute required security scan, compliance audits, and applicable STIG templates for VMware and server components
• Troubleshoot VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and perform upgrades/STIGS on virtual appliance
• Troubleshoot complex system issues in preproduction and production environments; perform root cause analysis and corrective action
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, etc.) to streamline deployment and operational workflows
• Monitor system performance and capacity across local and remote environments; optimize configurations to improve reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams to design, test, and implement integrated cloud-based and on-premises solutions
• Manage SAN storage infrastructure, perform daily maintenance, and ensure data integrity and recoverability
• Create and maintain lifecycle documentation, including configuration management, patching records, and architectural design artifacts
• Evaluate emerging technologies, recommend improvements, and contribute to modernization initiatives
• Support DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance through technical documentation, validation testing, and audit readiness
• Provide Tier III support for escalated system and infrastructure incidents
• Participate in after-hours or on-call rotation as required to support mission-critical systems

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems
• Minimum of three (3) years of IT professional experience overseeing hybrid software, web, and physical or virtual hardware systems from design through deployment and maintenance
• Experience integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware through full lifecycle engineering (design, coding, testing, deployment, and support)
• At least one (1) year of technical experience supporting systems engineering or administration within a cloud-based enterprise hosting environment

Required Certifications:

At least one (1) of the following: 

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

At least one (1) of the following (or COR-approved equivalent):

• IEEE CS Software Development Associate Engineer Certification
• Microsoft Role-Based Certifications (e.g., MCAD, MCDBA)
• Red Hat Certified Professional (RHCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• VMware Certified Technical Associate – Data Center Virtualization
• Citrix Certified Administrator
• Cloud Certifications such as AWS Architect, Developer, or SysOps Associate
• Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer
• Individual shall be certified at Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or higher

Required Security Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred)