SAIC

System Administrator

SAIC • $88K — $105K *
Arlington, VA 22204In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience or Master's degree with no experience required.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance is mandatory.
  • Must possess DoD 8570.01-M/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).
  • Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy management.
  • Experience with Active Directory Certificate Services for large-scale PKI support.
  • Strong knowledge of authentication mechanisms like Kerberos and LDAP.
  • Proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Windows Server Operating Systems in virtual environments.
  • Perform system administration and security engineering tasks, including STIG remediation.
  • Research and resolve server performance and capacity issues.
  • Mentor junior systems administrators and IT staff.
  • Document and standardize support processes to improve efficiencies.
  • Communicate status updates to leadership and government customers.
  • Maintain compliance with DISA standards for Server STIG requirements.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours with core hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional development.
  • Engagement in a high-security environment at the Pentagon.
  • Involvement in complex system administration and security engineering tasks.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated and experienced System Administrator to join our team at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM core hours with occasional after-hours onsite work to support a NIPR and SIPR environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage currently supported and subsequent Windows Server Operating Systems on virtual operating environments, providing technical oversight and consultation services.
  • Perform complex system administration and security engineering efforts, STIG remediation, advanced GPO implementation and system upgrades.
  • Research and resolve performance, capacity, and other server-related issues.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior systems administrators and other IT staff.
  • Improve efficiencies by documenting and standardizing support processes while capturing and developing best practices.
  • Provide support for the escalation and communication of statuses to leadership to include the government customer.
  • Maintain and update Server STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) requirements to comply with DISA standards.
  • Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities with efficiency.
  • Adhere to change management guidelines by writing Change Requests and seeking the necessary approvals.
  • Support operational transition of enterprise solutions into production.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience or Masters and 0 years related experience.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Active DoD 8570.01-M/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, etc.) is required prior to start
  • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), and Group Policy (GP) management.
  • Experience implementing and managing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) to support a large-scale Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
  • Strong understanding of authentication mechanisms (Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM) and experience with advanced troubleshooting.
  • Experience implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with Active Directory.
  • Knowledge of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML).
  • Excellent analytical skills and a proven track record in developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Experience working in a multi-tenant or large enterprise server environment.
  • Skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell to improve and standardize system management.


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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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