Systems Administrator - HCI

Job ID: 2611689

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-20

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: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Systems Administrator - HCI (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) to join our MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team to support the operational management, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical IT systems in an enterprise environment. This role focuses on administration and troubleshooting of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) systems, particularly Nutanix, as well as Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.

As a key member of the team, you will ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of HCI systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support seamless operations. The ideal candidate has a robust understanding of virtualized environments, HCI technologies, and enterprise infrastructure.

All work for this position must be conducted on-site in Springfield, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, and maintain Nutanix HCI infrastructure, including cluster creation, upgrades, storage, and workload optimization.
• Perform day-to-day system administration for Windows Server environments, including Active Directory (AD), group policies, and DNS.
• Provide advanced support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including configuration, system tuning, troubleshooting, and patch management.
• Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) capabilities for HCI clusters and virtualized environments.
• Perform system performance monitoring, capacity planning, and tuning for enterprise systems using tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, Nagios, or Grafana.
• Develop, implement, and manage automated workflows for provisioning and system maintenance using scripting tools like PowerShell, Bash, or Python and platforms such as Ansible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper integration between Nutanix, Windows, and RHEL environments in hybrid IT environments.
• Conduct troubleshooting and resolve complex system and network issues involving virtual machines, storage, and networking configurations within HCI platforms.
• Perform patch management for HCI, Windows, and RHEL systems to ensure security and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), topology diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
• Assist in evaluating, implementing, and testing emerging HCI technologies and practices to enhance the overall infrastructure.
• Support compliance with federal and industry security and operational standards, including NIST 800-53, RMF, and DoD 8510.01.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Certifications (CWF Requirements):

• Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF) ID 451 (System Administrator – Intermediate Level) requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL.

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.

Experience:

• 6-10 years of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level IT environments.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Nutanix System Administration, including AHV cluster setup, lifecycle management, resource optimization, and troubleshooting.
• In-depth experience managing Windows Server environments, including Active Directory (AD), group policy management, and DNS configuration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for configuration, patching, system hardening, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced understanding of virtualization platforms, including VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV, and the ability to manage virtual machines in multi-hypervisor environments.
• Proficiency in backup and disaster recovery processes, clustering, and high availability (HA) platforms, especially in HCI technologies.
• Strong skills in scripting and task automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline operations and enhance system performance.
• Expertise in system monitoring and diagnostics using Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds, and Grafana to proactively identify and address performance issues.
• Broad knowledge of networking technologies, including DHCP, VLANs, load balancers, and protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Strong familiarity with compliance and security frameworks, including RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD cybersecurity standards.

Preferred Certifications (In Addition to CWF Requirements):

• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or other advanced Nutanix certifications.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or similar virtualization certifications.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
• Familiarity with ITIL v4 frameworks.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.

Work Environment and Notes:

• On-Site Work: All work must be conducted on-site in Springfield, VA.
• Program Scope: Supports on-premises enterprise IT environments, including virtualized Windows servers, MS SQL Server databases, and networking layers.
• Subcontractor Role: Responsibilities and compensation vary based on the subcontract agreement, with a competitive salary aligned to market rates and role-specific requirements.