Windows Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Windows Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Description 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. This position requires the ability to assist with the architectural, engineering, administration of Windows infrastructure, as well as participate in the change process and incident response processes. The Windows System Administrator will provide:
* 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 Power Shell scripting, MECM, and Fore Scout.

* 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.
Qualifications Required experience and education:
* 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.

Required skills:

* 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 Power Shell scripting and/or MECM.

Certifications:

* 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.

Clearance required:

* Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance. Desired skills:
* Managing Active Directory

* Implementing Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) security configurations

* Utilizing automated security compliance tools such as Eval-STIG

* Proficiency with configuration automation tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

* Managing virtual server infrastructure with VMware vSphere

* Configuring/managing switches and routers (Cisco or Brocade/Ruckus)

* Performing data backup/restoral with VEEAM