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SAIC · 2 days ago

Windows Systems Administrator

Groton, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SAIC is hiring a Windows System Administrator to be located in Groton, CT. The successful candidate will be the primary technical resource for Windows Systems Administration, assisting with the architectural, engineering, and administration of Windows infrastructure while participating in change and incident response processes.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Desktop support of Windows 11 workstations in a Microsoft Active Directory environment

Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 support of virtual and physical servers

Management of VMware virtual environments and virtual networking (virtual distributed switches)

Basic networking support, to include switch configuration of Brocade/Ruckus switches and routers

System patching utilizing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

Verification of system vulnerability compliance by reviewing Security Center / Nessus scans

Verification of system configuration compliance with DISA STIG checklists using automated tools such as Eval-STIG

Outage resolution of information system issues documented in Service Now

System automation through PowerShell scripting, MECM, and ForeScout

Provide input for life cycle management of assigned information systems

Perform a variety of routine and non-routine tasks associated with Cyber/Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) support in accordance with National and Department of Defense (DoD) standards to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Zero Trust

Conduct systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies, security needs, and user functional requirements

Interact with the engineering management team and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines

Qualification

Windows Server 2019/2022/2025PowerShell scriptingCompTIA Security+ ceActive Directory managementVMware vSphere managementMECM proficiencyDISA STIG implementationNessus vulnerability remediationNetwork switch/router configurationData backup/restoral with VEEAM

Required

Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

System administration experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 and Windows 10/11

Reviewing ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans and remediating vulnerabilities on Windows systems

Proficiency with system automation using PowerShell scripting and/or MECM

Must have an active CompTIA Security+ ce certification

Must be able to obtain Microsoft 365 Certification: Endpoint Administrator Associate (formerly Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) or equivalent/higher certification within six months of hire

Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance