About this role
SAIC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Windows VMware Administrator to support and maintain our Windows server environment and virtual infrastructure. This role is ideal for an early-career IT professional looking to build hands-on experience in system administration, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure operations. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of senior system administrators to ensure systems are reliable, secure, and optimized for performance.
3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote – Wash. DC.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the administration and maintenance of Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
- Support VMware vSphere/ESXi environments, including basic VM provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Perform routine system health checks, patching, and updates.
- Monitor system performance, disk usage, and availability using standard monitoring tools.
- Assist with user account management, group policies, and Active Directory tasks.
- Help troubleshoot hardware, OS, and application-related issues.
- Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
- Respond to service desk tickets and participate in on-call rotations as required.
- Follow IT security policies and best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 0–2 years of experience in a systems administration or IT support role.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
- Basic knowledge of Windows Server operating systems.
- Familiarity with VMware vSphere or other virtualization platforms.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
Desired:
- Experience with PowerShell scripting (basic level).
- Microsoft 365 and/or Azure fundamentals (AZ-900).
- Backup solutions (Veritas, Cohesity or similar).
- Patch management tools (Bigfix, or similar).
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Fundamentals, VMware, VCTA or VCP.
Other facts
About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our 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. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.
What you'll do
- The Junior Windows VMware Administrator will assist in the administration and maintenance of Windows Server environments and support VMware environments. They will perform routine system health checks, monitor performance, and respond to service desk tickets.
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