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Job ID: 2618674
Location: Washington, DC, US
Date Posted: 2026-11-01
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Endpoint Engineer to engineer, secure, and optimize our enterprise endpoint ecosystem. This position will provide critical support in engineering, securing, and optimizing an enterprise endpoint environment consisting of over 22,000 Windows, macOS, and iOS devices managed through MECM and Microsoft Intune in a co-managed configuration.
This individual will play a primary hands-on role in managing our MECM and Intune environments, executing modern management workloads, building PowerShell automation, and maintaining OS deployment and patching standards across Windows, macOS, and iOS devices.
Responsibilities:
- Endpoint Engineering & Administration: Maintain configuration baselines (NIST 800-171) and operational workflows across 22K+ total devices. Handle advanced technical escalations and complex engineering tasks.
- Modern Endpoint Management: Engineer and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, Conditional Access/Entra ID integrations, and Apple device management (macOS/iOS) alongside co-managed MECM workloads.
- OS Deployment & Image Engineering: Build and test enterprise OS deployment task sequences, driver packages, BIOS configurations, and application packages with rigorous pre-deployment QA validation.
- Patch Management & Remediation: Execute monthly enterprise patching for Windows and 3rd-party applications, utilizing proactive remediation scripting to hit update compliance targets.
- PowerShell Automation: Develop robust PowerShell scripts, REST API integrations, and tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks and endpoint remediation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Metrics: Collaborate with Security, Identity, and Network teams; participate in CAB change control processes; maintain a CMDB; and build operational dashboards using SQL, SSRS, and Power BI.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Management Tools: Strong hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM, Microsoft Intune, SQL/Excel, ServiceNow, and Co-Management strategies.
- OS & Hardware Platforms: Practical experience managing Windows workstation and server OS, macOS, and iOS lifecycles.
- Automation: Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities (REST API usage, remediation scripts, custom tool creation).
- Identity & Security: Solid working knowledge of Entra ID, Conditional Access, and security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171).
- Imaging & Deployment: Demonstrated experience creating and troubleshooting OS deployment task sequences, driver updates, and patch rings.
- Reporting & Data: Ability to query SQL databases and build reports using Power BI or SSRS. Ability to parse and review log files and large data sets.
- Collaboration: Experience navigating ITIL change management (CAB) and partnering across security and infrastructure teams.
- Experience with Dell Open Manage Enterprise is a plus.
- Experience Linux/Ansible, and/or Unix experience are a plus
Must possess a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Server Infrastructure or equivalent.
Job ID: 2618674
Location: Washington, DC, US
Date Posted: 2026-11-01
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Endpoint Engineer to engineer, secure, and optimize our enterprise endpoint ecosystem. This position will provide critical support in engineering, securing, and optimizing an enterprise endpoint environment consisting of over 22,000 Windows, macOS, and iOS devices managed through MECM and Microsoft Intune in a co-managed configuration.
This individual will play a primary hands-on role in managing our MECM and Intune environments, executing modern management workloads, building PowerShell automation, and maintaining OS deployment and patching standards across Windows, macOS, and iOS devices.
Responsibilities:
- Endpoint Engineering & Administration: Maintain configuration baselines (NIST 800-171) and operational workflows across 22K+ total devices. Handle advanced technical escalations and complex engineering tasks.
- Modern Endpoint Management: Engineer and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, Conditional Access/Entra ID integrations, and Apple device management (macOS/iOS) alongside co-managed MECM workloads.
- OS Deployment & Image Engineering: Build and test enterprise OS deployment task sequences, driver packages, BIOS configurations, and application packages with rigorous pre-deployment QA validation.
- Patch Management & Remediation: Execute monthly enterprise patching for Windows and 3rd-party applications, utilizing proactive remediation scripting to hit update compliance targets.
- PowerShell Automation: Develop robust PowerShell scripts, REST API integrations, and tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks and endpoint remediation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Metrics: Collaborate with Security, Identity, and Network teams; participate in CAB change control processes; maintain a CMDB; and build operational dashboards using SQL, SSRS, and Power BI.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Management Tools: Strong hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM, Microsoft Intune, SQL/Excel, ServiceNow, and Co-Management strategies.
- OS & Hardware Platforms: Practical experience managing Windows workstation and server OS, macOS, and iOS lifecycles.
- Automation: Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities (REST API usage, remediation scripts, custom tool creation).
- Identity & Security: Solid working knowledge of Entra ID, Conditional Access, and security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171).
- Imaging & Deployment: Demonstrated experience creating and troubleshooting OS deployment task sequences, driver updates, and patch rings.
- Reporting & Data: Ability to query SQL databases and build reports using Power BI or SSRS. Ability to parse and review log files and large data sets.
- Collaboration: Experience navigating ITIL change management (CAB) and partnering across security and infrastructure teams.
- Experience with Dell Open Manage Enterprise is a plus.
- Experience Linux/Ansible, and/or Unix experience are a plus
Must possess a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Server Infrastructure or equivalent.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in system administrator jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience administering Windows Server or Linux in a production environment
- Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and user account lifecycle management
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and patch management tools and processes
- CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent vendor certification preferred
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your System Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to environment size
Hiring managers care whether you've administered 50 machines or 5,000. Specify your environment scale on your resume, including the number of servers managed, user counts, and whether you supported on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure.
List certifications in a dedicated section
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft MCSA, and Red Hat RHCSA are screened by applicant tracking systems before a human reads your resume. Put certifications in their own labeled section near the top so they're never buried.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists system administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your primary OS stack
A Windows Server shop and a Linux-first environment hire for different muscle memory. When searching for roles, filter by keywords like 'Active Directory', 'Group Policy', 'RHEL', or 'Ansible' to surface openings that match your actual daily-use skill set.
Prepare a live troubleshooting walkthrough
Many system administrator interviews include a scenario round where you diagnose a failing service or a permissions issue out loud. Practice narrating your diagnostic steps for common failure types, such as DNS resolution failures, storage alerts, and account lockouts, before your interview.
Negotiate scope, not just pay
In your final interview round, clarify on-call rotation frequency, change-window schedules, and ticket queue ownership. These details directly affect workload and burnout risk, and they're easier to negotiate before you accept than after you start.
System Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most system administrators?
The companies hiring the most system administrators right now include Empower AI, Leidos, and Raytheon, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare networks, managed service providers, and state and local government agencies consistently account for a large portion of total openings.
How many system administrator jobs are remote?
About 36% of system administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies widely by employer type and industry. Cloud infrastructure and monitoring-focused roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while positions requiring hands-on hardware support, data center access, or on-site end-user support are almost always on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a system administrator?
Start by building a foundation in networking fundamentals, operating system administration, and basic scripting, either through a formal IT degree, a community college program, or self-study combined with home lab practice. Earn at least one vendor-neutral certification such as CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Server+. Then target a junior role such as IT support specialist or desktop administrator to gain production environment experience before moving into a full system administrator position.
Can you get hired as a system administrator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level system administrator roles exist, and employers filling them prioritize demonstrated hands-on ability over years of experience. Build a home lab running Windows Server or a Linux distribution, document what you've configured and why, and bring that documentation to interviews. Certifications like CompTIA A+ and Network+ signal baseline competency to hiring managers screening resumes without much professional history to evaluate.
What does the system administrator interview process look like?
Most system administrator interviews follow a two-to-three stage process. The first stage is a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability. The second is a technical interview with the IT manager or a senior administrator covering OS administration, networking concepts, and scenario-based troubleshooting. Some employers add a third stage that includes a practical exercise or a deeper conversation about the specific tools and infrastructure the team runs.
Where can I find and apply to system administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to system administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search by role, location, or specialization to narrow down the listings, then apply directly to each role that fits your background.
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