Senior Systems Administrator

LocationMultiple Locations

Work moderemote · United States

Typefull-time

SenioritySenior

Experience7–10 yrs

DepartmentUpcoming Work, FT. Meade

Company size501–1,000 people

First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago

Verified live1d ago

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DoD 8140 Certification

HS/GED

7–10+ years of experience in system administration, with advanced experience in enterprise environments

Advanced expertise in Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and hybrid IT environments

Knowledge of networking, firewalls, storage solutions, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration strategies

Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform)

Strong understanding of security principles, identity/access management, and compliance standards

Bachelors Degree

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Unix

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Ansible

Terraform

networking

firewalls

storage solutions

identity/access management

Benefits

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Wellness benefits

College savings plan

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Location: Multiple Locations

Requirements

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Certifications : DoD 8140 certifications

Required Education: HS/GED

Required Experience: 7–10+ years of experience in system administration, with advanced experience in enterprise environments.

Position Description:

PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for leading the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of an organization’s IT infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of systems and networks while providing advanced technical support and mentoring to junior staff. The Senior System Administrator collaborates with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, cloud integrations, and enterprise-level projects.

Responsibilities:

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems, including servers, storage, virtualization, and network infrastructure.

• Ensure system performance, availability, and security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

• Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.

• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, proactively addressing issues.

• Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.

• Implement and enforce security policies, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.

• Provide expert-level support for complex technical issues across systems, networks, and applications.

• Guide and mentor junior administrators and IT support staff.

• Serve as escalation point for critical incidents and outages

• Advanced expertise in Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and hybrid IT environments.

• Knowledge of networking, firewalls, storage solutions, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration strategies.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).

• Strong understanding of security principles, identity/access management, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• DoD 8140 Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Benefits

Our benefits include:

· Eleven Federal Holidays

· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

· Parental Leave

· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule

· Continuing education assistance

· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

· Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

· 529 College Savings Plan

· Legal Insurance

· Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

Legal

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law

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