Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

SAIC; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to support the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, Maryland, focusing on MECM administration, Intune, OS deployment, patching, and security compliance across classified and unclassified environments.

The ideal candidate holds a DoD security clearance, IAT II certification, and 7+ years of IT/sys admin experience, with strong AD/GP and PowerShell skills aligned to DoD 8570/8140 requirements.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Active DoD security clearance required (Secret or Top Secret).
• 7+ years of IT or Sys admin experience.
• IAT Level II certification or higher per DoD 8570/8140 (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security).

Responsibilities

• Administers MECM/SCCM, Intune, and Windows endpoint management across classified and unclassified environments.
• Deploys software, OS deployment, imaging, patching, and vulnerability remediation; maintains configuration baselines.
• Develops and runs PowerShell automation to streamline operations.
• Monitors endpoint health and lifecycle management; troubleshoots complex issues.
• Supports DISA STIG, RMF continuous monitoring, and security patch deployment per PWS requirements.

Skills

US Citizenship

DoD security clearance

IAT II Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

Windows infrastructure

Application deployment

Patch management

Cybersecurity compliance

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator - Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Administrator to provide enterprise endpoint management and systems administration support for the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) environment in Adelphi, Maryland.

Responsibilities:

• This position administers, maintains, secures, and optimizes Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), Microsoft Intune, and associated Windows endpoint management services across classified and unclassified environments.

• Join our dynamic team at a top-tier organization, where work-life balance and employee well-being take center stage. This exciting opportunity lets you contribute to cutting‑edge projects while safeguarding our national security.

• Software and application deployment, packaging, Operating System Deployment (OSD), imaging, patch and vulnerability remediation, configuration baselines, endpoint compliance, inventory and reporting, and PowerShell-based automation.

• Monitors platform and client health, supports Windows 10/11 lifecycle management, troubleshoots complex endpoint issues, and serves as a senior technical escalation resource while collaborating with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, and server teams.

• Supports DISA STIG implementation, RMF continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and timely deployment of security patches and mandated software updates, consistent with the PWS requirements for configuration compliance and patch management.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

• Seven (7+) years of relevant experience working in an IT or Sys admin environment.

• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate should have at least four years of enterprise MECM/SCCM administration experience and strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, Windows enterprise infrastructure, application deployment, patch management, and cybersecurity compliance.

• Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures.

• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

• A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.

• Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

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

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