SAIC

Senior Systems Administrator

SAIC$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 9+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Experience with Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux, and ESXi operating systems.
  • Knowledgeable in applying STIGs and hardening systems.
  • Familiarity with network protocols including DHCP, DNS, and SMTP.
  • Understanding of infrastructure hardware and appliances.
  • Experience with security compliance in a DoD context: STIGs, GPOs, SCAP, FedRAMP.
  • Foundational knowledge of cloud technology, particularly Azure services.

Responsibilities

  • Provide level II and III systems support to Helpdesk and PWC staff.
  • Create and manage user and group accounts for various system enclaves.
  • Develop and maintain system images and configurations using tools like MDT and Ansible.
  • Implement Cyber Tasking Orders as they arise.
  • Conduct system patching and regression tests to ensure stability.
  • Set up and monitor backup systems, testing restore processes regularly.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud resource consumption and costs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on Ford Island, Hawaii, a unique military and historical site.
  • Engage in cutting-edge IT projects within a vital defense environment.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Work within a collaborative and supportive team structure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator located on Ford Island in Hawaii to support the HQ USINDOPACOM J76, K. Mark Takai Pacific Warfighting Center to enhance and upgrade a myriad of applications and services, in an enterprise environment. As part of team, you will participate in implementation and maintenance of Cloud and On-Prem IT Infrastructure to support the customer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Provide level II and III systems support to Helpdesk and staff of PWC.
  • Create and manage user and group accounts across enclaves of responsibilities.
  • Create and maintain baseline system images and configuration using MDT, MECM, DSC Kickstart, and Ansible.
  • Respond to and implement Cyber Tasking Orders.
  • Apply patches to systems and conduct regression tests.
  • Apply STIGs and conduct regression tests.
  • Set up and monitor backups. Restore files as needed. Routinely test restoral process.
  • Monitor cloud consumption and cost.
  • Monitor hardware health.
  • Monitor services: Domain Controller, Email, File and Print Servers, DNS, SharePoint, ADFS, WAP, OOS, DNS, SQL, ClearPass, DHCP, MECM, VDI, Wyse Management, Log Consolidation, Fortra, PKI.
  • Provide cloud engineering support: Entra, Intune, Azure, M365.
  • Upgrade and configure infrastructure hardware and software.
  • Update hardware / software list.
  • Update System Diagrams.
  • Write and update SOPs and documentation.


Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelors and five (5)+ years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Experience working with operating systems such as Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux, ESXi.
  • Experience applying STIGS and hardening systems.
  • Working knowledge network protocols: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, etc.
  • Working knowledge of infrastructure hardware and appliances.
  • Working knowledge of security compliance in a DoD environment: STIGs, GPOs, SCAP, FedRAMP.
  • Foundational knowledge of cloud and cloud technology such as setting up application services, Azure SQL, and/or Azure virtual desktops.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification such as Security+ CE, CySA+, CISSP, CASP etc.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES:
  • Must have an Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a full TS/SCI clearance.
  • Must be a current US Citizen.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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