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System Administrator

Colorado Springs, CO, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Performance Management
Microsoft Operating Systems
Operating Systems
System Administration
Security Engineering
GPO
Research
Mentorship
Communication
Leadership
STIG
Change Management
Writing
Security Clearance
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
Microsoft Windows Server
DS
DirectShow
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Group Policy
GP
Authentication
Kerberos
LDAP
PKI
Active Directory
SAML
Analytical Skill
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Performance Management
Microsoft Operating Systems
Operating Systems
System Administration
Security Engineering
GPO
Research
Mentorship
Communication
Leadership
STIG
Change Management
Writing
Security Clearance
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
Microsoft Windows Server
DS
DirectShow
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Group Policy
GP
Authentication
Kerberos
LDAP
PKI
Active Directory
SAML
Analytical Skill
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2617568

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Sys Integration

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated and experienced System Administrator to join our team at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM core hours with occasional after - hours onsite work to support a NIPR and SIPR environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage currently supported and subsequent Windows Server Operating Systems on virtual operating environments, providing technical oversight and consultation services.
Perform complex system administration and security engineering efforts, STIG remediation, advanced GPO implementation and system upgrades.
Research and resolve performance, capacity, and other server - related issues.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior systems administrators and other IT staff.
Improve efficiencies by documenting and standardizing support processes while capturing and developing best practices.
Provide support for the escalation and communication of statuses to leadership to include the government customer.
Maintain and update Server STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) requirements to comply with DISA standards.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities with efficiency.
Adhere to change management guidelines by writing Change Requests and seeking the necessary approvals.
Support operational transition of enterprise solutions into production.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience or Masters and 0 years related experience.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Active DoD 8570.01 - M/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, etc.) is required prior to start
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), and Group Policy (GP) management.
Experience implementing and managing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) to support a large-scale Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Strong understanding of authentication mechanisms (Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM) and experience with advanced troubleshooting.
Experience implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) with Active Directory.
Knowledge of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML).
Excellent analytical skills and a proven track record in developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Experience working in a multi-tenant or large enterprise server environment.
Skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell to improve and standardize system management.

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Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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: 2617568
Posted 6 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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