System Administrator
SAIC
- Location
- Onsite (Flexwork, AL)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
SAIC is a premier mission integrator in defense and space manufacturing seeking a System Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems. The role ensures the security, availability, and maintenance of servers and workstations for a software development team.
Skills
Full job details
SAIC is seeking a System Administrator to join our team based out of Huntsville, AL.
The Junior System Administrator supports the daily administration, maintenance, security, and availability of mission-critical IT systems for a small software development team. The role focuses on managing servers, laptops, desktops, and virtual machines used for development and testing. Responsibilities include routine patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining system documentation.
The role leverages scripting and automation to streamline tasks, assists in identifying performance or security issues, and applies approved security baselines and hardening standards across Windows systems.
Please note this role is remote but does require onsite attendance as needed. Candidates must live within 50 miles of Huntsville, AL.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, patch, and monitor Windows servers and workstations.
- Troubleshoot OS, application, hardware, connectivity, and authentication issues using standard tools.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate maintenance and health checks.
- Support Senior System Administrator and Cyber Security Analyst as required.
SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 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 $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.