$80,001–$120,000 Per Year
Background Investigation, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Configuration Management, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, DevOps, Docker, Emerging Technology, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Government, Hardware Installation, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), JSON, Kerberos, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Major Accounts, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Exchange Server Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, NetApp Storage Systems, Network Security, On Call, Onboarding, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Sales Management, ServiceNow, Software Administration, Software Patches, Symantec NetBackup, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, United States Citizen, VMWare, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Windows PowerShell, Work From Home
Sr Systems Administrator
Job ID: 2613975
Location: Remote Work, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 24, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: On Call Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced System Administrator in support of a managed services engagement for a major Public Sector account.
The successful candidate will join a team of Administrators responsible for:
Managing our client's Windows, Linux, Azure, and M365 services and systems.
You will be required to install and manage IaaS services, PaaS services, M365 services, Active Directory, Exchange, VMWare including and not limited to -- performance tuning, storage management, backup and recovery, security, and operational and application support. Along with the rest of the team this position will be on rotation 7x24 on-call support duties.
The incumbent should have extensive experience with Windows and Linux Administrative tooling, excellent problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience in all aspects listed above.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more experience; Four additional years'' experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Certification in one or more of following; Azure Solution Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator, or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
- Must be a US Citizen and must be able to pass the California Department of Justice and FBI background check process.
- USPV+ REQUIREMENT: USPV+: will be a requirement
- Can't start or get equipment shipped until this is completed during onboarding.
- Experience and Skills:
- Administration of Azure Services including but not limited to:
o Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure solutions related to IaaS, PaaS services (compute, storage, network, and security)
o Working knowledge of container-based infrastructure on Azure (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, etc.)
o Backup, Recovery, HA solutions for Azure environments
o Experience in development using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, JSON, Bicep etc.)
- Windows Server administration including installation, configuration, upgrades, migration, and patching.
- Linux Server administration including configuration, upgrades, migration, and patching.
- Troubleshooting and resolving, application infrastructure, connectivity, and security issues in Azure and On-Prem environments
- Troubleshoot server related performance issues related to resources e.g., CPU, memory, disk, and other resources.
- VMWare Administration.
- On-Premises Exchange Administration
- Strong understanding and background in administration of an Active Directory and Entra (Azure AD) environment including managing Group Policy and Azure Policies
- Knowledge in DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, and Windows Auth
- Knowledge of VPN connectivity and client troubleshooting
- Administering Exchange Online, MS Teams, and Office 365
- Incident, Change, Problem, and Configuration Mgmt. using ServiceNow.
Nice to Haves:
- Veritas NetBackup Administration
- Storage Administration (NetApp)
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
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.
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Science Applications International Corp
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.