Senior Systems Administrator
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Salary$99k – $153k
LocationChantilly, Virginia (on site)
Also inAshburn, Virginia data center as needed
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentDirect
Company size201–500 people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 20h ago
Verified live20h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
8 or more years in systems administration
Windows Server and Linux administration, including Active Directory
Experience applying DISA STIGs and closing vulnerability findings
DoD 8140 qualification for your work role before privileged access, or the ability to earn it within six months
vSphere experience
Ansible or PowerShell automation
An active Secret clearance or higher
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and keep the background investigation DHA designates for this position
Skills
Windows Server
Linux
Active Directory
DISA STIGs
vSphere
Ansible
PowerShell
About the role
Keep the Windows and Linux systems under a 2,000-plus VM DoD test environment patched, hardened and running.
You’ll support a new Defense Health Agency program. This position is contingent upon contract award, and the start date will align with the program start.
What you’ll do:
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Administer Windows Server and Linux systems across two enclaves
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Run patching and STIG compliance and close scan findings
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Lead system-level troubleshooting for test events
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Mentor systems administrators and write runbooks
Must have:
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8 or more years in systems administration
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Windows Server and Linux administration, including Active Directory
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Experience applying DISA STIGs and closing vulnerability findings
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U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and keep the background investigation DHA designates for this position
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DoD 8140 qualification for your work role before privileged access, or the ability to earn it within six months
Nice to have:
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vSphere experience
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Ansible or PowerShell automation
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An active Secret clearance or higher
Location: Chantilly, Virginia, on site at the test center, with work at the Ashburn, Virginia data center as needed.
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required for the investigation this role needs. Zaden’s FSO verifies investigation status.
Pay range: $99,000 to $153,000 per year for Chantilly, Virginia.
Questions about this role? Email [email protected].
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Equal opportunity
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About the company
About Zaden Technologies
Zaden Technologies is a defense technology company based in Huntsville, Alabama. We build AI, DevSecOps and digital engineering products and put them to work for DoD customers.