Remote Systems Administrator - Windows & PowerShell

Inuplands; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to join the Huntsville, AL team. The role focuses on maintaining Windows servers and development/test environments, using PowerShell to automate tasks and ensure system security and availability. Remote work with onsite attendance as needed, within 50 miles of Huntsville.

The candidate will support patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation, with DoD 8140 IAT-II certification and Secret clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience with 2 years hands-on IT work; 6 years' experience may substitute for degree.
• DoD 8140 IAT-II compliant certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Microsoft Windows 11/Server certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

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

Skills

DoD 8140 IAT-II

Windows OS & MS products

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Teamwork & change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

IIS

Microsoft SQL Server

VMware Cloud Director

AWS EC2

Job description

SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to join the Huntsville, AL team. The role focuses on maintaining Windows servers and development/test environments, using PowerShell to automate tasks and ensure system security and availability. Remote work with onsite attendance as needed, within 50 miles of Huntsville.

The candidate will support patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and documentation, with DoD 8140 IAT-II certification and Secret clearance requirements.