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Senior Systems Administrator

  • Location:

    Tysons Corner

  • Sector:

    Technology

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    US$130000 - US$160000 per annum

  • Contact:

    William Barclay

  • Contact email:

    William.Barclay@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-072025-284291_1753301036

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-22

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Title: Senior Systems Administrator
Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Type: FTE, Direct Hire
Base Salary Range DOE: $130-160k
**No third parties**

We're looking for a Senior Systems Administrator with deep expertise in both Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments, to join a high-performing technical operations team. This individual will play a central role in the administration of mission-critical, high-availability on-prem infrastructure, supporting global data delivery systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and support secure, stable infrastructure across production, test, and development environments.
  • Administer and harden Linux (RHEL 8) and Windows servers to meet strict security and availability standards.
  • Automate system management tasks using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or similar configuration management solutions.
  • Oversee patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Manage centralized authentication systems (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory).
  • Monitor system performance and conduct root cause analysis of incidents.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for procedures, configurations, and system architecture.
  • Respond to and resolve escalated operational issues, often working with external vendors and geographically distributed teams.
  • Support system-level testing for performance, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
  • Contribute to policy and process improvements for infrastructure reliability and security posture.

Skilled Needed:

  • Strong hands-on (8 years+) experience administering both Linux (RHEL 8) and Windows systems in an enterprise setting.
  • Experience with centralized identity management (LDAP, AD), virtualization, and scripting for automation.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools.
  • Solid understanding of system and network monitoring tools and best practices.
  • Experience working in environments governed by strict security controls or compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to work effectively across distributed teams and vendors.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is required as eligibility for a Public Trust Clearance may be required.

To be considered for the role please apply online or email an updated Resume to William Barclay at Oliver James - william.barclay@oliverjames.com

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