Systems Administrator

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Systems Administrator to support a large federal government agency. This role involves on-site work at a secure location with rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. You will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining a complex messaging platform, ensuring security compliance, and automating tasks through PowerShell scripting. Join a team that values reliability and commitment while contributing to mission-critical operations in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in systems administration.
• Ability to follow Standard Operations Procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot systems administration activities.
• Perform operations related to directory services and security compliance.
• Develop and execute PowerShell scripts for automation.

Skills

Microsoft Server 2003/2008/2012

Active Directory

Windows XP/2003/2007

Office 2010

PowerShell scripting

CompTIA A+

Network+

Security+

ITIL Foundations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

VMware vSphere Client

NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2

Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2014

SharePoint Server 2007/2013

BizTalk Server 2009/2013

Internet Information Services (IIS)

System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)

Job description

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SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a large federal government agency. Employee will perform on-site, at a secure government location on one of three shifts, including weekend/holiday rotations and on-call support. There is a day shift and evening shift available. Days of the week rotate.

Description of Duties

• Monitor, triage, troubleshoot and perform systems administration, maintenance activities and periodic system health checks on a complex messaging platform.
• Perform operations and maintenance activities related to directory services, group policies, security compliance and data/systems backup.
• Install system/application patches. Perform periodically scheduled password cycling and virus definition updates.
• Develop, test and execute PowerShell scripts to check for potential system issues and automate routine tasks.
• Coordinate and interact with other service offices to remediate systems outages, performance degradations and network/application defects.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors and 2 years of experience; Associates and 4 years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Microsoft Server 2003/2008/2012; Active Directory; Windows XP/2003/2007; Office 2010.
• Reliability and strong sense of work commitment.
• Ability to follow Standard Operations Procedures and verbal direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation, professional demeanor and accountability.

Required Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes

• Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2014; SharePoint Server 2007/2013; BizTalk Server 2009/2013; Internet Information Services (IIS); System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).
• PowerShell scripting.
• VMware vSphere Client, NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2.
• Cross Domain Solution (CDS).
• General switch, router and firewall management.
• Network and Host Vulnerability Assessment / Mitigation.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+.
• ITIL Foundations.

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a large federal government agency. Employee will perform on-site, at a secure government location on one of three shifts, including weekend/holiday rotations and on-call support. There is a day shift and evening shift available. Days of the week rotate.

Description of Duties

• Monitor, triage, troubleshoot and perform systems administration, maintenance activities and periodic system health checks on a complex messaging platform.
• Perform operations and maintenance activities related to directory services, group policies, security compliance and data/systems backup.
• Install system/application patches. Perform periodically scheduled password cycling and virus definition updates.
• Develop, test and execute PowerShell scripts to check for potential system issues and automate routine tasks.
• Coordinate and interact with other service offices to remediate systems outages, performance degradations and network/application defects.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors and 2 years of experience; Associates and 4 years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Microsoft Server 2003/2008/2012; Active Directory; Windows XP/2003/2007; Office 2010.
• Reliability and strong sense of work commitment.
• Ability to follow Standard Operations Procedures and verbal direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation, professional demeanor and accountability.

Required Clearance

• US Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes

• Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2014; SharePoint Server 2007/2013; BizTalk Server 2009/2013; Internet Information Services (IIS); System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).
• PowerShell scripting.
• NetIQ AppManager Control Center; NetIQ AppManager Operator Console.
• VMware vSphere Client, NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2.
• Cross Domain Solution (CDS).
• General switch, router and firewall management.
• Network and Host Vulnerability Assessment / Mitigation.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+.
• ITIL Foundations.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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