**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) REQNUMBER: 2512397 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability