Systems Administrator
Job ID: 2613571
Location: Kirtland AFB, NM, United States
Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is looking for a systems administrator in Albuquerque, New Mexico who's ready to jump into meaningful work supporting Space Systems Command and the US Space Force. If you enjoy solving problems, building smart technical solutions, and working with people who care about national security, this role might be your next adventure.
You'll get hands-on with both physical and virtual systems, web-based apps, and all the behind-the-scenes tech that keeps missions running smoothly. You'll partner with Active Duty personnel, government staff, and contractors to keep systems secure, stable, and ready for action. Expect a fast-paced environment where you'll troubleshoot issues, recommend improvements, and dive deep into root cause analysis - all while helping design and support resilient, secure IT solutions. This role covers everything from server and workstation setups to LAN support, and it's based in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico. Because technology evolves quickly, we're looking for someone who stays curious, keeps learning, and isn't afraid to explore new tools or ideas that can make our systems even better.
What you'll be doing:
Be a key player on Linux systems administration teams, working across networking and security for projects deployed on-prem and in the cloud
Help integrate systems and support cross-team deployments
Build and enhance configuration and automation tools
Participate in all things security - patching, auditing, remediation, and recovery
Explore and test emerging technologies that could benefit the mission
Improve daily processes, hunt down issues, and join a rotating on-call schedule
Contribute to project planning, testing, deployment, and documentation
Collaborate on technical documents that keep our projects aligned and transparent
Qualifications
Bachelor's in computer science, Information Technology, or related field - or 4 extra years of experience in place of a degree
Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (U.S. citizenship required)
At least 2 years in IT support or systems administration
Hands-on Linux experience (Red Hat preferred)
Comfortable with Bash and a second scripting language like Python
DoD 8140.03-compliant (Security+ to start)
Familiarity with RMF
Nice-to-have Skills:
Storage administration experience
Exposure to Puppet and/or Ansible
Knowledge of Cisco/Juniper networking gear
Experience securing Linux environments
Familiarity with virtualization tools
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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