IT Security Administrator

NEWPORT, RI, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

IT Security
Cyber Security
Microsoft Excel
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
System Administration
Software Installation
Repair
Management
Network Design
Security Clearance
DoD
CompTIA
SEC
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Endpoint Protection
Firewall
Intrusion Detection
Vulnerability Assessment
Communication
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2601337

Location: NEWPORT, RI, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-11

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Security Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description
SAIC is seeking an IT Security Administrator to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI side by side with the government customer. The ideal candidate will work on a small team to assess gaps in cyber security posture and develop and implement recommendations to remediate. Successful candidates should have relevant experience in the information technology and security field and the curiosity, drive, and skills to excel.
Duties:

Perform continuous security risk assessments and compliance automation.
Attack daily system administration tasks for customers to include account lockouts, software installation, and troubleshooting.
Identify and patch operating system vulnerabilities.
Facilitate the repair of computer systems of varying classifications.
Manage small-scale network infrastructure.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship.
Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
2+ years of Experience with a B.S. degree in a STEM career field, or 0 years of experience with a Masters degree.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Required - (CompTIA Sec+, or equivalent certification).
Hands-on experience with operating system security (Windows, Linux) and endpoint protection solutions.
Experience with conducting security assessments.
Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and vulnerability assessment tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601337
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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 include 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. 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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