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ManTech International

RHEL Systems Administrator

Warrenton, VA · On-site

$107K - $179K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Monitor and maintain Cameo systems while ensuring high availability of all server resources, hardware, and key infrastructure processes in a cloud environment. * Administer, configure, optimize, and ...

VTG

Systems Administrator

Mclean, VA · On-site

Monitor system performance, availability, and security across environments * Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Active Directory, IAM) * Perform system patching, updates, and ...

VTG

Systems Administrator

Herndon, VA

Monitor system performance, availability, and security across environments * Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Active Directory, IAM) * Perform system patching, updates, and ...

VTG

Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA

Monitor system performance, availability, and security across environments * Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Active Directory, IAM) * Perform system patching, updates, and ...

VTG

Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Monitor system performance, availability, and security across environments * Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls (Active Directory, IAM) * Perform system patching, updates, and ...

Peraton

Systems Administrator

Herndon, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

  • PTO

The candidate must have experience in system monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and security. The role demands an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working ...

Peraton

Systems Administrator

Herndon, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

  • PTO

The candidate must have experience in system monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and security. The role demands an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working ...

Peraton

Systems Administrator

Herndon, VA

$112K - $179K/yr

  • PTO

The candidate must have experience in system monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and security. The role demands an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working ...

Peraton

Systems Administrator

Herndon, VA

$112K - $179K/yr

  • PTO

The candidate must have experience in system monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and security. The role demands an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working ...

Peraton

Systems Administrator

Herndon, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

  • PTO

The candidate must have experience in system monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and security. The role demands an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working ...

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How much do systems monitoring jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for systems monitoring in Virginia is $27.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.20 and $31.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a systems monitoring?

A Systems Monitoring job involves overseeing and maintaining the performance, security, and availability of an organization's IT infrastructure. This role includes tracking system alerts, diagnosing technical issues, and ensuring that servers, networks, and applications are running optimally. Professionals in this field use monitoring tools to detect potential failures, prevent downtime, and improve system reliability. They may also collaborate with IT teams to implement preventive measures and troubleshoot incidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the systems monitoring position?

To excel in Systems Monitoring, candidates typically require strong analytical skills, knowledge of IT infrastructure, and experience with network operations, usually supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk, and certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA are highly valued. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication help professionals quickly identify and relay issues within technical teams. These abilities are crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring the continuous, efficient operation of critical systems.

What are some common challenges encountered in a systems monitoring role?

Systems Monitoring professionals often face the challenge of promptly identifying and responding to system anomalies or outages, sometimes under significant time pressure. Shifting priorities and the need to handle multiple alerts simultaneously require strong organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Additionally, adapting to evolving technologies and integrating new monitoring solutions is an ongoing aspect of the role. Collaborating closely with network engineers, IT administrators, and support staff is essential for ensuring that issues are resolved quickly to maintain optimal system performance.

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Infographic showing various Systems Monitoring job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,695 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

RHEL Systems Administrator

ManTech International

Warrenton, VA • On-site

$107K - $179K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Job description

General information
Requisition #
R69146
Locations
USA-VA-Warrenton, USA-MD-Fort Washington
Posting Date
07/09/2026
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time
Description & Requirements
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Systems Administrator (Cameo Administrator) to join our team in Warrenton, VA or Fort Washington.
The RHEL Systems Administrator (Cameo Administrator) will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support system administration, configuration, and optimization efforts within an AWS cloud-based RAID (Research, Analytics, Innovation, and Development) environment consisting of EC2 instances, docker swarms, and containers. This role supports the Cameo systems by maintaining server resource integrity, configuring virtual desktop environment sessions, and assisting security teams with software versioning, scanning, patching, and ATO/accreditation compliance.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Monitor and maintain Cameo systems while ensuring high availability of all server resources, hardware, and key infrastructure processes in a cloud environment.
  • Administer, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot user profiles, sessions, and storage disks within a virtual desktop environment.
  • Provide technical support and expertise to a large user community, managing user groups, permissions, and accessibility to the system.
  • Create, maintain, and update critical engineering documentation, including SOPs and RunBooks, while managing a detailed backlog of work items in an Agile JIRA environment.
  • Assist Information Systems Security and Engineering teams in implementing measures to ensure compliance with ATO, accreditation, and security standards through scanning and patching.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED with at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems administration or a B.S. degree and at least 3 years of experience.
  • Significant experience configuring and implementing systems using the RHEL command-line interface within a cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Experience working across virtual desktop environments, including image creation, deployment, and session management using tools like XRDP or sessman.
  • Experience maintaining work tasks, change management requests, and product backlogs utilizing JIRA within an Agile environment.
  • Knowledge of Cameo NoMagic software systems and a baseline understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
  • Experience with VDI, Linux command line, and systems monitoring.
  • Must possess an active IAT Level II certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl to automate system tasks.
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet to maintain system baselines.

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI.

The projected compensation range for this position is $107,900.00-$179,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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