Sr Systems Administrator (Edifecs)

SAIC; Texas; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior System Administrator to perform high-level operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex OS and server hardware. This 100% remote role supports the VA team and emphasizes standard procedures and data integrity.

The candidate will lead complex software installations, monitor performance, and implement backups while collaborating with network and systems analysts to determine scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of system administration experience with cloud infrastructure.
• Advanced AWS certifications preferred (SysOps, Solutions Architect, or DevOps).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and perform complex software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Schedule installations and upgrades following IT procedures.
• Continuously monitor and tune multiple systems for optimum performance.
• Ensure data/media recoverability with regular backups and archive operations.
• Plan and implement server modernization and standard operating procedures.

Skills

AWS

Python

PowerShell

Linux

Windows

Security best practices

CI/CD

Terraform

Kubernetes

ECS/EKS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2617832
Location Remote Work, TX, US
Date Posted 2026-10-12
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Sys Administrator
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTE

Description SAIC is searching for a Senior level System Administrator who performs high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, server hardware to join our VA team. Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. This is a 100% Remote role.

Job Description

• Coordinates, directs and performs complex software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
• Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT procedures
• Continually monitors and tunes multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels
• Ensures data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations
• Plans and implements the modernization of servers.
• Develops, implements and promotes standard operating procedures and schedules.
• Conducts hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Develops and implements new standards, policies and procedures.
• Works closely with Network and Systems Analysts to help determine and develop the systems that will be implemented.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s and eight (8) years or more experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are preferred.
• Edifecs certification a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 or more years of experience in system administration, with a focus on cloud infrastructure.
• Proven track record of managing and maintaining complex AWS environments
• Hands-on experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Networking.
• Experience with AWS security practices and services (e.g., AWS IAM, AWS WAF).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Proficient in setting up and managing AWS networking components (VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating AWS tasks.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
• Experience with AWS monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config).
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize AWS instances and services for performance.
• Knowledge of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Implementation of encryption, key management, and data protection mechanisms within AWS.
• Experience with AWS database services (e.g., Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, AWS CodePipeline) and practices.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, and data integrity.
• Capability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior administrators and IT staff.
• Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to be on-call for emergency support and maintenance when required.
• Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging AWS technologies and industry trends.
• Edifecs experience a plus.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Target salary range $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Minimum Clearance Required None