SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Windows Systems Administrator

System AdministrationPosted on Nov 9

Full-timePensacola, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and zero years of experience, an associate degree and two years of experience, or a high school diploma and four years of experience are required.
Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2022, or 2025 and Windows 10 or 11 is required.
Experience reviewing ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans and remediating vulnerabilities on Windows systems is required.
An active CompTIA Security+ CE certification is required.
The candidate must be able to obtain Microsoft 365 Certification: Endpoint Administrator Associate, formerly Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or an equivalent or higher certification within six months of hire.
A current TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Provide desktop support for Windows 11 workstations in a Microsoft Active Directory environment.
Support virtual and physical servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025.
Manage VMware virtual environments and virtual networking, including virtual distributed switches.
Provide basic networking support, including troubleshooting.
Patch systems using Windows Server Update Services and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Conduct system backups and restoration using VEEAM.
Verify system vulnerability compliance by reviewing Security Center and Nessus scans.
Verify system configuration compliance with DISA STIG checklists using automated tools such as Eval-STIG.
Resolve information system outages documented in ServiceNow.
Automate systems using PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Provide input for life-cycle management of assigned information systems.
Perform routine and non-routine cyber/information security and information assurance support in accordance with National and Department of Defense standards, including the Risk Management Framework and Zero Trust.
Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies, security needs, and user functional requirements.
Coordinate with the engineering management team and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Desired Qualifications

Experience managing Active Directory and providing desktop support.
Experience implementing Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guide security configurations.
Experience using automated security compliance tools such as Eval-STIG.
Proficiency with configuration automation tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Experience managing virtual server infrastructure with VMware vSphere.
Experience performing data backup and restoration with VEEAM.

SAIC is hiring a Windows System Administrator to be located in Pensacola, FL. This position requires the ability to assist with the architectural, engineering, administration of Windows infrastructure, as well as participate in the change process and incident response processes.

The Windows System Administrator will provide:

Desktop support of Windows 11 workstations in a Microsoft Active Directory environment.
Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 support of virtual and physical servers.
Management of VMware virtual environments and virtual networking (virtual distributed switches).
Basic networking support to include basic troubleshooting.
System patching utilizing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM).
Conduct system backups and restoral utilizing VEEAM.
Verification of system vulnerability compliance by reviewing Security Center / Nessus scans.
Verification of system configuration compliance with DISA STIG checklists using automated tools such as Eval-STIG.
Outage resolution of information system issues documented in Service Now.
System automation through PowerShell scripting & MECM.
Provide input for life cycle management of assigned information systems.
Perform a variety of routine and non-routine tasks associated with Cyber/Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) support in accordance with National and Department of Defense (DoD) standards to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Zero Trust.
Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies, security needs, and user functional requirements.
Interact with the engineering management team and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Required Experience and Education:

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience; AS and 2 years of experience; HS and 4 years of experience.

Required Skills:

System administration experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 and Windows 10/11. Reviewing ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans and remediating vulnerabilities on Windows systems.

Certifications:

Must have an active CompTIA Security+ ce certification.
Must be able to obtain Microsoft 365 Certification: Endpoint Administrator Associate (formerly Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) or equivalent/higher certification within six months of hire.

Clearance Required:

Must have a current TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Managing Active Directory and providing desktop support.
Implementing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) security configurations.
Utilizing automated security compliance tools such as Eval-STIG.
Proficiency with configuration automation tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Managing virtual server infrastructure with VMware vSphere.
Performing data backup/restoral with VEEAM.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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