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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Administrator - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Pearl City, HI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory Federation Services, Domain Controllers, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, SQL Azure, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Print Servers, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Regression Testing, Ansible, Security Content Automation Protocol, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Office365, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8910433/senior-systems-administrator ## About the Role * Bachelors and nine (9)+ years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree. * Experience working with operating systems such as Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux, ESXi. * Experience applying STIGS and hardening systems. * Working knowledge network protocols: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, etc. * Working knowledge of infrastructure hardware and appliances. * Working knowledge of security compliance in a DoD environment: STIGs, GPOs, SCAP, FedRAMP. * Foundational knowledge of cloud and cloud technology such as setting up application services, Azure SQL, and/or Azure virtual desktops. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: * Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification such as Security+ CE, CySA+, CISSP, CASP etc. REQUIRED CLEARANCES: * Must be able to obtain a full TS/SCI Clearance. * Must be a current US Citizen. ## Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator located on Ford Island in Hawaii to support the HQ USINDOPACOM J76, K. Mark Takai Pacific Warfighting Center to enhance and upgrade a myriad of applications and services, in an enterprise environment. As part of team, you will participate in implementation and maintenance of Cloud and On-Prem IT Infrastructure to support the customer., * Provide level II and III systems support to Helpdesk and staff of PWC. * Create and manage user and group accounts across enclaves of responsibilities. * Create and maintain baseline system images and configuration using MDT, MECM, DSC Kickstart, and Ansible. * Respond to and implement Cyber Tasking Orders. * Apply patches to systems and conduct regression tests. * Apply STIGs and conduct regression tests. * Set up and monitor backups. Restore files as needed. Routinely test restoral process. * Monitor cloud consumption and cost. * Monitor hardware health. * Monitor services: Domain Controller, Email, File and Print Servers, DNS, SharePoint, ADFS, WAP, OOS, DNS, SQL, ClearPass, DHCP, MECM, VDI, Wyse Management, Log Consolidation, Fortra, PKI. * Provide cloud engineering support: Entra, Intune, Azure, M365. * Upgrade and configure infrastructure hardware and software. * Update hardware / software list. * Update System Diagrams. * Write and update SOPs and documentation. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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