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Maintain servers, monitoring tools, system logs, and infrastructure connectivity. * Monitor system performance, availability, backups, and security. * Respond effectively to critical incidents and ...

Systems Administrator - Senior

Herndon, VA · On-site

$88K - $119K/yr

Assess server loads and work with tech lead on developing tuning recommendations. Assist in server maintenance and special projects, during extended work hours * Attend TEMs to discuss and agree upon ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for server maintenance in Virginia is $15.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.24 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Server Maintenance job involves monitoring, updating, and troubleshooting servers to ensure they run efficiently and securely. Responsibilities often include applying software updates, checking for hardware issues, optimizing performance, and enhancing cybersecurity. Server maintenance personnel also respond to outages and prevent downtime by implementing proactive solutions. This role is crucial for businesses that rely on stable and secure IT infrastructure to support operations.

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A Server Maintenance professional's daily responsibilities generally include monitoring server performance, applying updates and patches, troubleshooting hardware or software issues, and performing regular data backups. They may also proactively identify potential problems before they impact operations, maintain detailed documentation, and collaborate with network administrators or IT support teams to resolve complex issues. The role often requires a balance of routine maintenance tasks and quick responses to unexpected outages or alerts. Working in this field ensures that company data and applications remain secure, accessible, and efficient, contributing directly to organizational productivity.

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Infographic showing various Server Maintenance job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, and 39% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,535 per year, or $15.2 per hour.

IT System Administrator - TS/SCI CI Poly

TENICA and Associates LLC

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Description

IT System Administrator TS/SCI CI poly

Department: Government Customer- Chantilly

Location: Chantilly, VA


TENICA is looking to hire an IT System Administrator. 


Responsibilities: 

- Perform O&M functions needed to sustain or restore hardware, software and network services.

- Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.

- Serve as the focal point for the satisfaction of user requirements and track completion through the automated tracking system.

- Manage network email services

- Create user accounts

- Perform system hardware and software diagnostics and test components within the network environment

- Provide specialized and emergency support for various events to assist with communication and computer maintenance

- Draft, coordinate and implement configuration management and security policies and procedures.  This includes IBM-compatible PC and UNIX based servers, workstation and laptop operating systems and applications.

- Prepare procurement packages for replacement, repair, and/or upgrade of hardware and software IAW Procurement Office guidelines.

- The System Administrator team supports Network Team activities to ensure there is a robust environment to support software developers engaged in agile software development on network enclaves at various classification levels. 

- The Systems Administrators will be responsible for a variety of activities that include:

o    Auditing

o    Configuration management

o    Customer support

o    Data storage and backups

o    event logs

o    firewall management

o    hardware recap/upgrade/installs

o    OS baseline imaging

o    information assurance

o    JDC Theater management

o    Office moves

o    Printer maintenance and support

o    Equipment Procurement

o    Security coordination

o    Server builds and maintenance

o    Switch maintenance

o    Transition of non-development workstations to the NRO enterprise (COMM)

Virtualization


Qualifications: 

Education and/or Experience:

o    5 years of system administration experience or related technical IT experience

o    Experience with MS Exchange and Active Directory 

o    Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems; Windows 2003/2008 Workstation, Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows XP Professional and Windows 7 Professional

o    Experience with WSUS patching and server maintenance

o    Experience with KBOX monitoring, configuration and scripting

o    Experience supporting a dynamic application development environment

o    Systems Analysis experience

o    System vulnerability patching experience

o    Software installation and configuration experience

  • o   User configuration and setup experience
  • o   MUST HAVE  TS/SCI clearance with poly

Geographic Location:  Chantilly, Virginia

Travel: Minimal




TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.