Senior Systems Administrator

Job overview

The Senior Systems Administrator role is onsite in Reston, VA. The listed salary range is $85,678.38–$200,993.62 per year. The position supports AnaVation’s mission-critical customer and its work for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. The administrator plans and implements infrastructure changes, maintains virtual and operating system environments, and supports secure, reliable systems. The role also provides advanced troubleshooting and mentorship to mid-level and junior system administrators.

What you'll do

• Plan, design, and implement infrastructure changes and system upgrades
• manage VMware environments
• administer and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux
• create STIG-compliant images
• create, test, and deploy software packages
• mentor mid-level and junior administrators
• maintain installation and configuration procedures
• automate tasks with scripts
• perform hardware maintenance and repairs
• plan and execute major projects and maintenance
• administer Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and domain controllers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior systems administrator

systems administration

vmware

windows server

linux

reston va

anavation

ts/sci

polygraph

security+

active directory

$85,678–$200,994/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance cost sharing
• company-paid dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with match and immediate vesting
• paid leave and holidays
• tuition and training reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience, and active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification.

About the employer

AnaVation is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.