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Senior Systems Administrator

Colorado Springs, CO, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Servers
Repair
Active Directory
Access Control
Security Controls
Management
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
DHCP
Virtual Private Network
Routing
Switches
Network
Functional Analysis
Recovery
Security Clearance
VMware
Data Storage
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Computer Networking
CompTIA
Network+
DoD
Legacy Systems
Computer Hardware
Surveillance
Acquisition
Risk Management Framework
STIG
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2616842

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC seeks a highly experienced and energetic Senior System Administrator to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions. In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer; the System Administrator is responsible for troubleshooting and repair of hardware systems that require the integration of diverse and complex components. This position is located onsite in Colorado Springs and requires frequent domestic and international travel with limited notice.

Job Duties

Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows/Linux servers, workstations and networked systems
Create, repair and manager user accounts, permissions, groups, Active Directory and access controls
Implement security controls, patch systems, manage protection and monitor vulnerabilities
Troubleshoot connectivity, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, switches and other network services. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocation of hardware and software specification
Diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues, verify recovery procedures, and document incidents through submission of deliverables

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience
Active Secret Clearance
Troubleshoot and analysis of problems with major systems such as VMware, storage systems, Windows and Linux systems
Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, networking and connectivity issues
CompTIA Network+ or higher

Desired Skills:

Experience supporting DoD legacy systems with aging hardware
Experience sustaining UEWR, or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS)
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework and STIG Implementation

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2616842
Posted 5 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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