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Senior Systems Administrator
The Information Technology and Data Analytics (IT&DA) organization within our client's Specialized Infrastructure Operations group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to join their team in Herndon, VA. This role supports the Mission Operations Portfolio, delivering complex, mission-critical solutions for both commercial and government clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovation in high-stakes environments. Key responsibilities include overseeing system integration, hardware/software installation, and configuration of servers and workstations. Additionally, the role involves providing advanced problem resolution, root cause analysis, and technical support for delivery systems. Participation in the design, validation, and configuration management of computing systems is also required, along with planning and coordinating system changes and upgrades. The candidate will administer user access and implement safeguards to meet stringent security requirements. Monitoring system performance to support capacity planning and disaster recovery, as well as mentoring and training junior team members, are also part of the role. Basic qualifications (required): Active Top Secret Clearance SCI & Enrolled in CE program. Active Full Scope Polygraph. 5+ years of experience as a systems administrator. 5+ years of experience working in cross-functional environments, including collaboration with executive leadership. Preferred qualifications: 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience. Active certifications in Cloud, INFOSEC, or related fields. Experience with Virtualization technologies (e.g., AHV, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V). Familiarity with VDI infrastructure, system monitoring, and security best practices. Experience documenting Confluence and tracking tasks in Jira. An active U.S. Government Security Clearance is required to be considered for this role.
The Information Technology and Data Analytics (IT&DA) organization within our client's Specialized Infrastructure Operations group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to join their team in Herndon, VA. This role supports the Mission Operations Portfolio, delivering complex, mission-critical solutions for both commercial and government clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovation in high-stakes environments. Key responsibilities include overseeing system integration, hardware/software installation, and configuration of servers and workstations. Additionally, the role involves providing advanced problem resolution, root cause analysis, and technical support for delivery systems. Participation in the design, validation, and configuration management of computing systems is also required, along with planning and coordinating system changes and upgrades. The candidate will administer user access and implement safeguards to meet stringent security requirements. Monitoring system performance to support capacity planning and disaster recovery, as well as mentoring and training junior team members, are also part of the role. Basic qualifications (required): Active Top Secret Clearance SCI & Enrolled in CE program. Active Full Scope Polygraph. 5+ years of experience as a systems administrator. 5+ years of experience working in cross-functional environments, including collaboration with executive leadership. Preferred qualifications: 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience. Active certifications in Cloud, INFOSEC, or related fields. Experience with Virtualization technologies (e.g., AHV, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V). Familiarity with VDI infrastructure, system monitoring, and security best practices. Experience documenting Confluence and tracking tasks in Jira. An active U.S. Government Security Clearance is required to be considered for this role.