SAIC

Systems Administrator

SAIC$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT-related field or equivalent experience (11 years total)
  • 5 years of experience in information systems engineering and design
  • Active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
  • Security+ CE or CISSP Certification AND OS Certification (Windows 11) for DoD 8570 compliance
  • Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems administration (Windows 11, Server 2019/2025)
  • Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
  • Experience with software patching and deployment using WSUS

Responsibilities

  • Monitor systems performance and maintain operations
  • Control access to systems
  • Manage and maintain backups for systems
  • Update, configure, build, and maintain systems and infrastructure
  • Image and prepare hardware for new employees
  • Record, troubleshoot, and resolve user issues
  • Collaborate with engineers on requirements development, system architecture, and design
  • Remediate cybersecurity findings and ensure compliance

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment at the S3I Complex on Redstone Arsenal
  • Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies
  • Contributions to cybersecurity compliance initiatives
  • Independent and collaborative work culture
  • Room for career development and growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC has an opportunity for Systems Administrator in Huntsville, AL at the S3I Complex on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Monitor systems performance and maintain operations
  • Control access to systems
  • Manage and maintain backups for systems
  • Update, configure, build and maintain systems and support infrastructure
  • Image and prepare hardware for new employees
  • Record, troubleshoot and solve issues identified by users
  • Work independently and with other engineers on requirements development, system architecture and system design
  • Remediate cybersecurity findings and ensure compliance
  • Other duties, as assigned by the Systems Admin Lead


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • A bachelor's degree in an IT-related field and five (5) years' information systems engineering and design experience is required. Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of a degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills and Certifications:
  • Must have Security+ CE or CISSP Certification AND Operating System Certification (Windows 11) to meet DoD 8570 requirement
  • Experience with administration of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2025)
  • Understanding of modern TCP/IP networking fundamentals for local area networks
  • Experience with patching and deploying software products and updates using Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
  • Experience with STIG processes/procedures

Preferred (not critical) Skills and Certifications:
  • Understanding of Information Assurance (IA) systems: Endpoint Security as a Service (ESS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Nessus
  • Experience with Virtual Machines and hardware virtualization technology (VMWare, Hyper-V)
  • Experience with Multifactor Authentication and PKI
  • Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy
  • Experience with image building and deployment


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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