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Pathoras Old Boggart

System Administrator

Mclean, VA · On-site

Summary/Objective The system administrator provides support to critical systems to ensure computer ... Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or AWS certification. * Experience writing automation ...

ClearEdge

Senior System Administrator

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$84K - $115K/yr

Performing Linux system administration on CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, or equivalent platforms ... Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope ...

ClearEdge

Senior System Administrator

Linthicum, MD

$84K - $115K/yr

Performing Linux system administration on CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, or equivalent platforms ... Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope ...

ClearEdge

Senior System Administrator

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$84K - $115K/yr

Performing Linux system administration on CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, or equivalent platforms ... Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope ...

Belay Technologies

Senior System Administrator

Laurel, MD · On-site

$164K - $200K/yr

Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes * Pet adoption program, generous ... systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity ...

MANTECH

System Administrator

Laurel, MD · On-site

MANTECH is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative System Administrator to join our team in ... Understanding of Amazon AWS EC2, EC2 API and related services * Basic understanding of ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for amazon system administrator in Washington is $100,719.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,300.00 and $117,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Amazon System Administrator job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, and 56% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $100,719 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

System Administrator

Pathoras Old Boggart

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Summary/Objective

The system administrator provides support to critical systems to ensure computer systems are stable and available when needed. The position is responsible for maintaining current systems, updating baselines with new tools and capabilities, security patching, hardware and software installs, and monitoring.

Essential Functions

  • Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
  • Demonstrated on the job experience with software and hardware updates/installs, backup and restore practices, and O&M.
  • Experience designing and implementing security on computer systems.
  • Demonstrated on-the-job experience developing Linux/Windows system scripts.

Competencies

  • Knowledge of servers and server automation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Customer/Client Focused.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and network equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular, predictable on-site attendance is a requirement for this job.

Travel

Travel might be required for meetings and is local during the business day.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelors in Information Systems, Computer Science, or other technical degree.
  • Five years of on-the-job experience as a Systems Administrator.

Preferred Education & Experience

  • Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or AWS certification.
  • Experience writing automation scripts.
  • Computer networking.
  • Agile Methodologies.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

TS/SCI with poly.

** Pathoras Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its obligations under federal law, each company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans. **

Employment Type: Full-Time

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