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Principal System Administrator
Job ID: 2614159
Location: Panama City, FL, United States
Date Posted: Jul 1, 2026
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: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is looking for an experienced Principal System Administrator in Panama City, FL for the Network Information Technology Enterprise Services (NITES) contract to serve as the onsite liaison and subject matter expert for the NORAD & USNORTHCOM information technology enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in virtual enterprise solutions and Windows Server and Desktop, basic networking, securing enterprise environments, Hypervisor expertise and Microsoft domain services management, along with proficiency in collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy management.
- Manage and optimize VMware and/or Nutanix virtualization technologies.
- Implement and maintain security protocols in accordance with DoD standards.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- Perform system patching and updates to ensure compliance and security.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and security policies.
- Capture, document and maintain knowledge documents and processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system functionality and security.
- Represent NITES and NORAD & USNORTHCOM HQ at the external location as the site liaison and subject matter expert.
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Requirements:
- Security + Certification is required.
- Expert-Level Certification is required (Security X (formally CASP+), GFACT, FITSP-O, CCNP Security, or CCSP).
- (MCSA, Asure, Linux System Administration Fundamentals, Microsoft certified: Fundamentals or equivalent).
Clearance Requirements:
- Top Secret/SCI is required.
Experience:
- Proven experience as a System Administrator in a DoD or similarly regulated environment.
- Strong experience with VMware/Nutanix/Microsoft virtualization technologies.
- Strong experience with Windows Server and Desktop administration.
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policies, and other Microsoft domain services.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Windows Server and Desktop administration and management.
- Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft O365 products for project collaboration.
- Experience with PowerShell, Microsoft Management Console, and other Microsoft management tools.
- Understanding DoD compliance requirements and cybersecurity standards.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to accurately document.
Certifications (optional but preferred):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP).
Work Location:
- Onsite with limited work from home capabilities.
- Up to 10% of travel.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.