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Windows Sr Systems Administrator

SAIC

SAIC

Remote
USD 120,001-160k / year
Posted on Apr 7, 2026

Windows Sr Systems Administrator

Job ID: 2611034
Location: Remote Work, TX, United States
Date Posted: Apr 7, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Job Description

Description

Seeking a seasoned Senior System Administrator with strong knowledge of creating plans to assure effective management, operations, and maintenance of system and application. We are considering highly technical individuals who possess leadership skills and a positive attitude. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Knowledge of IIS and Windows Server technologies

  • Scripting experience, with preference to PowerShell

  • Experience installing, supporting, and troubleshooting Commercial Off The Shelf products (COTS)

  • Agility mindset towards solving problems that might extend beyond one's assigned specialty.

  • Participate in technical research and development to enable continuous innovation within the infrastructure.

  • Resolve a wide range of system hardware and application technology issues in a fast-paced environment

  • Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational SLAs

  • Troubleshooting ranges from basic issues including new user setup/deactivation, roles, profiles, permissions and public groups

  • Supports testing cycles (DEV, QA, UAT), and user training.

  • Provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of application, system hardware and network infrastructure need.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or related technical discipline is preferred.

  • 10 years of experience as a System Administrator or similar role.

  • 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.

  • MS Active Directory administration (Users, Groups, GPO, Security, etc.)

  • Experience providing services to the federal government is preferred.

  • Ability to work extra hours and weekends required on occasion.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Devops tools experience (Nexus, Jenkins, Quay, Openshift, Octopus, Azure Devops, Github, etc)

  • Knowledge of basic SQL queries using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

  • Experience implementing Kerberos in Windows and configuring Service Principal Names (SPNs)

  • Packet trace troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark or Fiddler

  • Experience with DevSecOps environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills are required.

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills for Desktops and Laptops.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction providing technical and non-technical support to multiple users.

  • Capable of working under pressure, while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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