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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 ...

Foxconn Assembly LLC

Senior System Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site

$82K - $111K/yr

The Senior System Administrator is responsible for designing, optimizing, and securing the organization's global enterprise server infrastructure, data storage, virtualization layers, and cloud ...

IGNITE

SENIOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$84K - $114K/yr

Job Title SENIOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Location Huntsville, AL US (Primary) Category Information Technology Job Type Full-Time Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Bachelor's Degree ...

6k Systems

Sr. System Administrator

Winchester, VA · On-site

$83K - $113K/yr

We are looking for professional Senior System Administrators to join the 6K Team! JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Individuals will support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s information Management ...

HARRIS & HARRIS LTD

Sr. System Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

We're looking for friendly, professional, and motivated Sr. Systems Administrator to join our Information Technology team. If you're looking for a company that embraces the principles of respect ...

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Senior System Administrator

SITEC Consulting

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

SITEC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support lifecycle sustainment activities for commercial and custom-developed education, learning, and training applications. This role will join an existing technical team responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing IT systems across hybrid on-premises and cloud-based environments.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated Systems Administrator with strong Windows and Linux experience, hands-on patching and vulnerability remediation knowledge, and the ability to support mission-critical systems in a fast-paced DoD environment.
Responsibilities
The Senior Systems Administrator will provide operational support, maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, automation, and system administration across enterprise Windows, Linux, and cloud-hosted environments. This position will support system reliability, security compliance, infrastructure modernization, and lifecycle sustainment activities.
Key Duties
  • Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux server environments.
  • Perform IAVA patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance reporting across enterprise systems.
  • Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for on-premises and cloud-hosted IT environments.
  • Execute system patching, software maintenance, upgrades, hardening, and disk management.
  • Implement and manage Windows Group Policy Objects and Active Directory-related administration.
  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or related scripting languages.
  • Support AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation, and IAM.
  • Assist with infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform.
  • Develop and maintain system automation tools to improve reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
  • Work collaboratively with technical teams in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • 15 years of Systems Administration experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; 5 additional years of SA experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I.
  • Experience maintaining Windows Server environments, including hardening, patching, upgrades, and disk management.
  • Experience administering Linux servers, including patching and software maintenance.
  • Experience with IAVA patching and reporting.
  • Experience maintaining and upgrading installed software across enterprise systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across computer systems and software.
Desired Skills
  • Strong hybrid Linux/Windows Systems Administration background.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation, and IAM.
  • Experience with automation and scripting tools including Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
  • Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
  • Understanding of cloud security practices, patch management, and compliance reporting.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment.
About SITEC
SITEC is an employee- and customer-focused Information Technology and Professional Services firm specializing in cybersecurity, software and systems engineering, systems administration, and lifecycle support services. We design, develop, and deliver mission-focused technology solutions that support the continuous operation and modernization of critical customer platforms.

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