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System Administrator

Remote in Remote Work, AL, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Management
Laptop
Virtual Machines
System Documentation
Hardening
Servers
Authentication
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Security Clearance
DoD
Security+
System Administration
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Computer Hardware
Change Management
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft SQL Server
Virtualization
VMware
Cloud Computing
Amazon EC2
Agile
Software Development
Testing
STIG
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Management
Laptop
Virtual Machines
System Documentation
Hardening
Servers
Authentication
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Security Clearance
DoD
Security+
System Administration
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Computer Hardware
Change Management
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft SQL Server
Virtualization
VMware
Cloud Computing
Amazon EC2
Agile
Software Development
Testing
STIG
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2615833

Location: Remote Work, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to join our team based out of Huntsville, AL.

The Junior System Administrator supports the daily administration, maintenance, security, and availability of mission-critical IT systems for a small software development team. The role focuses on managing servers, laptops, desktops, and virtual machines used for development and testing. Responsibilities include routine patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining system documentation.

The role leverages scripting and automation to streamline tasks, assists in identifying performance or security issues, and applies approved security baselines and hardening standards across Windows systems.

Please note this role is remote but does require onsite attendance as needed. Candidates must live within 50 miles of Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, patch, and monitor Windows servers and workstations.
Troubleshoot OS, application, hardware, connectivity, and authentication issues using standard tools.
Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate maintenance and health checks.
Support Senior System Administrator and Cyber Security Analyst as required.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience two (2) years' hands-on experience; Six (6) years' additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance; ship required.

Required Qualifications

DoD 8140 IAT-II compliant certification (e.g., Security+) or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Microsoft Windows 11 / Server or equivalent OS certification.
0-3 years' hands-on experience in IT, systems administration, or infrastructure support (1-3 years preferred).
Strong knowledge of Microsoft OS and products (Windows 11, Server, Microsoft 365, Teams).
Ability to troubleshoot routine hardware/software issues independently and escalate complex problems.
Team player with experience coordinating updates and deployments following change management procedures.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with IIS and Microsoft SQL Server.
Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware Cloud Director, AWS EC2).
Understanding of Agile methodologies and software development/testing environments.
Knowledge of DISA STIGs, STIG tools and 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: 2615833
Posted 2 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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