Senior DevSecOps Systems Administrator

SAIC•San Diego, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevSecOps Systems Administrator with a strong background in VMWare, Microsoft Server support, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. This role requires a candidate who is eager to learn new technologies rapidly and can apply their expertise to manage complex systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical systems and applications in a secure and scalable environment, specifically working on the development of a mission-critical application utilizing advanced technologies for a Department of Defense (DoD) customer. SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect the world. Their robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. They integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. SAIC is approximately 24,000 strong, driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.

Requirements

Highly skilled and motivated
Strong background in VMWare
Strong background in Microsoft Server support
Exceptional problem-solving abilities
Eager to learn new technologies rapidly
Ability to apply expertise to manage complex systems

Responsibilities

Set up and configure container platforms, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to support scalable and secure application deployments.
Manage containerized environments, including building and maintaining custom images, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing resource utilization.
Implement security hardening measures to protect systems and applications against vulnerabilities.
Configure and manage VMWare environments to support operational requirements.
Establish and maintain robust equipment configurations as per mission-critical needs.
Provide guidance for firewall configurations to enhance system security and connectivity.
Perform backup and restoration of systems to ensure data preservation and business continuity.
Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring minimal downtime and high reliability.
Provide technical direction, training, and mentorship to less experienced team members.
Interface regularly with management, customers, and cross-functional teams to align on system requirements and progress updates.