Senior Windows System Engineer

Job ID: 2611218

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-08

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Systems Engineer

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_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft technologies to support the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) in Washington, DC. As a senior member of the Enterprise Support Services (ESS) team, you will collaborate closely with peer engineering groups and partner organizations to design, scale, and implement enterprise-wide improvements. This includes supporting consolidation efforts, migrations, system enhancements, and break/fix operations across the environment.

This role requires deep expertise in Windows Server architecture to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and stability for applications deployed across the server environment, as well as a strong focus on securing application servers from vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. The candidate will also support Desktop Engineering functions, including enterprise image creation and maintenance, endpoint management using tools such as BigFix and SCCM, enterprise application support for platforms such as access control or security video management systems, and administration of O365 services.

Description of Duties:

• Lead and take ownership of Windows system administration duties related to application migrations, upgrades, and new integrations.
• Take lead to resolve organizational-wide outages impacting Windows Servers and Workstations.
• Provide advanced support for Windows IIS environments, including configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of middle-tier application hosting. Ensure compliance with security standards by applying DISA STIGs to establish and maintain software configuration baselines
• Perform/support monthly patching cycles, including pre-validation, deployment, and post-patch verification (e.g., AD, Domain Controllers, critical services).
• Automate security remediation, compliance checks, and reporting using PowerShell and scripting tools.
• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise access control platforms including CCURE 9000, Traka key management systems, and BVMS or similar video management solutions
• Perform system upgrades, patching, firmware updates, and security hardening on servers, appliances, controllers, cameras, and related infrastructure
• Create and maintain system design diagrams to support implementation changes.
• Receive technical work assignments through ServiceNow Changes and Tasks.
• Document standard operating procedures and help create new work instructions.
• Participate in an On-Call rotation for after-hours support.
• Provide support for occasional planned changes after-hours as needed.
• Participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises.
• Respond to customer inquiries within established Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) requirements.
• Work with vendors as needed to find solutions for uncommon and complex issues.
• Engage with federal customers as needed to plan for future upgrades and new implementations as well as to support day-to-day operations.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's and 5 or more years experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; ( 4 years experience in lieu of degree)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or status.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft PowerShell, Active Directory, Windows Server (2019 & 2022) system log analysis, Windows 11 Workstation OS org-wide administration.
• Understanding of TCP/IP based networking concepts and basic troubleshooting for network communication errors from the command line.
• Prior scripting and automation experience is required.
• Experience implementing best practices for Microsoft Windows Server administration.
• Ability to work independently to process technical service requests using an enterprise ticketing system such as ServiceNow.
• Experience resolving complex technical issues impacting org-wide operations.
  
  

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes

• PowerShell Scripting and automation
• Microsoft Windows Server OS, Windows 2019, 2022 and 2025.
• Experience working in Azure environment.
• Working knowledge of LDAP
• Ability to apply ITIL v4 Foundation concepts within the workplace.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• General knowledge of Third-party management and monitoring solutions (SCCM, SCOM, InfoBlox DNS , BigFix)
• Senior level knowledge and well-seasoned technical experience with Microsoft System Administration.
  
  

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .