Cleared Sr. Systems Administrator Linux/Windows
Senior Systems Administrator managing Windows/Linux servers, VMware virtualization, and security/monitoring tools in a highly secure, geographically distributed enterprise IT environment for a government contractor.
- Compensation
- $180K–$230K / yr
- Location
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of relevant Engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Experience providing direct Systems Engineering support to end users and technical staff
- Proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory
- Experience with software and hardware deployment, patching, operating systems, and system backup/restore
- Familiarity with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, and Nessus
- Experience with Red Hat and VMware
- Strong understanding of security protocols, standards, and information security principles
- Experience supporting both client and server virtualization environments
- Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for complex server and network environments
- Bachelor's degree (or 4 years additional TE experience in lieu)
- TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance
Nice to have
- SQL Server experience
- Python and/or scripting experience
- Experience supporting software configuration management and development environments
- Agile experience
- Familiarity with PKI, HSMs, and NTP
- PowerShell and PowerCLI experience
- Experience supporting security accreditation and certification activities
Full description
Sr. Systems AdministratorSummary
Join a fast-paced team supporting a large, complex enterprise IT environment with geographically distributed and highly secure systems. This role provides hands-on system administration, troubleshooting, security, and infrastructure support across server, desktop, storage, and network environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced systems administrator who can adapt quickly, solve technical challenges, and work effectively with users, engineers, developers, and support team
Required
- 8+ years of relevant Engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Experience providing direct Systems Engineering support to end users and technical staff.
- Proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
- Experience with software and hardware deployment, patching, operating systems, and system backup/restore.
- Familiarity with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, and Nessus.
- Experience with Red Hat and VMware.
- Strong understanding of security protocols, standards, and information security principles.
- Experience supporting both client and server virtualization environments.
- Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for complex server and network environments.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
- Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/PolyDesired
- SQL Server experience.
- Python and/or scripting experience.
- Experience supporting software configuration management and development environments.
- Agile experience.
- Familiarity with PKI, HSMs, and NTP.
- PowerShell and PowerCLI experience.
- Experience supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
*Salary Range: $ 180,000- $230,000
*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.
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