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System One

System Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$150K/yr

System Administrator - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Work Model: 100% Onsite ... health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts ...

System One

System Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$150K/yr

System Administrator - TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Work ... health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts ...

System One

System Administrator

Jessup, MD · On-site

$150K/yr

System Administrator - TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Work ... health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts ...

System One

System Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$150K/yr

System Administrator - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Work Model: 100% Onsite ... health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts ...

Terrestris LLC

System Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site +1

We are seeking a System Administrator for the IT Technology Services contract. This project will ... We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid ...

Infotech Sourcing

System Admininistrator

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Security System Administrator Location: Ashburn, VA Summary The Security Systems Administrator is ... health monitoring. Perform Tier 2 troubleshooting for incidents impacting security platforms and ...

Infotech Sourcing

System Admininistrator

Ashburn, VA

Security System Administrator Location: Ashburn, VA Summary The Security Systems Administrator is ... health monitoring. Perform Tier 2 troubleshooting for incidents impacting security platforms and ...

JobStack Inc

System Administrator

Washington, DC

$140K - $150K/yr

Apply system and security patches, monitor server health, and ensure planned maintenance is ... Administer and support the Gallagher Access Control System, including credential management, door ...

Entarian

System Administrator

Suitland, MD

$76K - $86K/yr

The system administrators provide onsite IT support in collaboration with government technical ... Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Short ...

Entarian

System Administrator

Suitland, MD · On-site

$76K - $86K/yr

The system administrators provide onsite IT support in collaboration with government technical ... Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Short ...

Entarian

System Administrator

Suitland, MD · On-site

$76K - $86K/yr

The system administrators provide onsite IT support in collaboration with government technical ... Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Short ...

ManTech

System Administrator

Columbia, MD

$128K - $214K/yr

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented System Administrator to join our team in ... MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance ...

ManTech International

System Administrator

Columbia, MD · On-site

$128K - $214K/yr

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented System Administrator to join our team in ... MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance ...

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How much do health system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for health 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.

What is a health system administrator?

Health System Administrators are professionals responsible for overseeing the operations, management, and strategic planning of healthcare organizations such as hospitals, clinics, or healthcare systems. They ensure that these organizations run efficiently, comply with healthcare laws and regulations, and provide high-quality patient care. Their duties often include budgeting, staffing, policy development, and coordinating care delivery. Health System Administrators play a crucial role in bridging the gap between clinical staff and upper management to improve overall healthcare outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health system administrator?

To thrive as a Health System Administrator, you generally need a background in healthcare administration or management, often supported by a master's degree (such as MHA or MBA) and relevant experience. Familiarity with healthcare information systems (HIS), electronic health records (EHR), and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Outstanding leadership, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills help set apart top performers in this role. These skills are vital to ensure efficient health system operations, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

What are some common challenges faced by health system administrators in managing interdisciplinary teams?

Health System Administrators often work with diverse teams of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication and collaboration across departments with varying priorities and workflows. Administrators must balance operational efficiency with high-quality patient care, often requiring strong conflict-resolution and leadership skills. Successfully navigating these dynamics helps foster a cohesive work environment and improves overall healthcare delivery.

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Infographic showing various Health System Administrator job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,719 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

System Administrator

System One

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$150K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

System Administrator – TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Work Model: 100% Onsite Type: Direct Hire (W2) Compensation: Up to $150,000/year Schedule: 40 hours/week Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required)

About the Role

We’re hiring System Administrators at multiple experience levels to support mission-critical operations in Linux-based, high-performance environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, optimizing system performance, and working closely with engineering and operations teams to keep essential infrastructure reliable and available.

This team includes professionals who specialize in platform, network, and storage engineering—but everyone is expected to contribute to core Linux system administration and operational sustainment work.

What You’ll Do

  • Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot systems and infrastructure supporting mission operations
  • Install, configure, and administer Linux operating systems and applications
  • Manage file systems, networking services, and system resources
  • Troubleshoot operating system and application issues in complex environments
  • Write and maintain Bash scripts to automate administrative tasks
  • Compile, install, configure, and support software applications
  • Support automation and configuration management initiatives
  • Collaborate with engineering/operations teams to resolve issues and improve performance
  • Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
  • Participate in upgrades, maintenance windows, and operational support activities

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Linux administration experience with one or more of the following:
    • RHEL, CentOS, Rocky Linux, SLES, Ubuntu
  • Experience with:
    • Linux installation/configuration
    • File system administration
    • TCP/IP networking fundamentals
    • OS and application troubleshooting
    • Bash scripting
    • Software compilation and installation
  • Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and ability to work both independently and on a team

Nice to Have (Strongly Preferred)

  • Exposure to or understanding of High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission-critical infrastructure
  • Familiarity with high-speed networking such as InfiniBand and/or Slingshot
  • Tools/Platforms:
    • Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Slurm, Git, Salt, Ansible

Storage / Networking Experience (A Plus)

If you have a background in storage, networking, or infrastructure engineering, you’re highly encouraged to apply.

Storage technologies (preferred):

  • Lustre configuration/administration/troubleshooting
  • DDN Exascaler appliances
  • Storage fabric design/support
  • Storage performance tuning/optimization

Networking technologies (preferred):

  • Enterprise routing/switching (Cisco / Juniper / Arista)

Bonus (emerging tech exposure):

  • E1000 Storage Systems, ESNs, DAOS, Weka

Benchmarking/diagnostics tools:

  • IOR, iperf, FIO, lnet_selftest

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

Industry

Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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