Varen, an SAIC company is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join out team. This position in located in Suitland, MD and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Primary responsibility for server operations, inclusive of hardware, operating systems, and utilities on the servers. • Install, configure, maintain server and desktop operating systems, databases, and other software applications. • Monitor server and network systems and facilities. • Ensure high quality transmission on the network; Direct testing and analysis of system elements, including communications networks, hardware devices, software, power, communications, lines, modems, and terminals. • Perform troubleshooting. • Install hardware and software. • Perform backups, database administration and file recovery. • Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning. • Assist users in resolving IT needs. • 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. • Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. • TS/SCI with polygraph • Possesses expertise in 1 or more operating systems, experienced with configuration, patch management, version and sub-version upgrades.