Cleared Sr. Systems Administrator Linux/Windows

Bestgate Engineering

$180K — $230K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant Engineering experience in similar programs and contracts.
  • Experience providing direct Systems Engineering support.
  • Proficient in Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
  • Skilled in software and hardware deployment, patching, and backup/restore processes.
  • Familiarity with automation and monitoring tools like SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, and Nessus.
  • Experienced with Red Hat, VMware, and supporting virtualization environments.
  • Strong understanding of security protocols and information security principles.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with required TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on system administration for enterprise IT environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across server and network environments.
  • Implement security measures and ensure compliance with protocols.
  • Deploy and maintain system backups, operating systems, and hardware.
  • Create and maintain documentation for complex IT systems.
  • Collaborate with users, engineers, and developers to meet technical needs.
  • Support both client and server virtualization initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • 7% employer-contributed 401k, fully vested immediately.
  • 100% paid medical premiums for individuals and families.
  • Annual training budget for professional development.
  • Opportunities for internal mobility and career pathing.
  • Engagement in morale-boosting events for team connection.
Full Job Description
Sr. Systems Administrator

Summary
Join a fast-paced team supporting a large, complex enterprise IT environment with geographically distributed and highly secure systems. This role provides hands-on system administration, troubleshooting, security, and infrastructure support across server, desktop, storage, and network environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced systems administrator who can adapt quickly, solve technical challenges, and work effectively with users, engineers, developers, and support team

Required
  • 8+ years of relevant Engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Experience providing direct Systems Engineering support to end users and technical staff.
  • Proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
  • Experience with software and hardware deployment, patching, operating systems, and system backup/restore.
  • Familiarity with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, and Nessus.
  • Experience with Red Hat and VMware.
  • Strong understanding of security protocols, standards, and information security principles.
  • Experience supporting both client and server virtualization environments.
  • Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for complex server and network environments.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly
Desired
  • SQL Server experience.
  • Python and/or scripting experience.
  • Experience supporting software configuration management and development environments.
  • Agile experience.
  • Familiarity with PKI, HSMs, and NTP.
  • PowerShell and PowerCLI experience.
  • Experience supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
*Salary Range: $ 180,000- $230,000

*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers.

At Bestgate, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:
  • Competitive Pay - Less frill for more in your base pay.
  • Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
  • 7% 401k Employer Gift - Vested immediately.
  • 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
  • Training/Career Pathing - Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
  • Morale Building Events - Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

Apply to learn more about us, and the work we have available!

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