Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

SAIC; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will administer MECM/SCCM, Intune, and Windows deployment, patching, and compliance across classified and unclassified domains, while collaborating with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, and server teams on RMF and patch management.

Qualifications

• Seven (7+) years of relevant experience in IT or Sys admin environments.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/ DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

Responsibilities

• Administers, maintains, secures, and optimizes MECM/SCCM, Intune, and related Windows endpoint management services across classified and unclassified environments.
• Deploys software and applications, OS Deployment, imaging, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Monitors health, supports Windows 10/11 lifecycle management, and troubleshoots complex endpoint issues with cross-team collaboration.
• Supports DISA STIG implementation, RMF continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and security patch deployments.

Skills

MECM/SCCM administration

Intune

PowerShell

Windows endpoint management

Cybersecurity compliance

Active Directory

Group Policy

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

DoD environment experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD or JD

Tools

PowerShell

Windows Server

Active Directory

RMF

DISA STIG

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.

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.