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# Senior Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Shield Consulting Solutions
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Systems Integration, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Puppet, Vmware
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9050231/senior-systems-administrator

## About the Role

* Security+ Cert
 * 20 years experience as a system engineer
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
 + 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree, * End-User Support: Help desk support across all levels (both in-person and via phone)
 * Systems Administration: Linux Server administration alongside Windows 10/11 and Windows Server
 * Configuration Management: Automation utilizing Puppet and Ansible
 * Scripting & Development: Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and Bash
 * Infrastructure: NetApp storage management and Network administration Vmware, Horizon
 * Core work hours 6am to 6pm.
 * Tier 1-3 support

## Description

* Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration.
 * Configure and manage Linux operating systems alongside Windows 10/11 and Windows Server.
 * Install/load operating systems software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
 * Customer environment lacks a standardized framework.
 * Candidate must be an advanced self-starter who can adapt immediately to shifting priorities


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