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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** Applied Network Solutions Inc - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Unix, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, NetApp Applications, Citrix Systems, Oracle (Applications), Shell Script, Solaris (Operating System), Data Logging, JavaScript Pagination Plugin, Diagnostic Tools, Software Troubleshooting, Operational Systems, Tools for Reporting, 3-tier Architectures, Vmware - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058258/systems-administrator ## About the Role An active and in-scope TS/SCI with polygraph U.S. security clearance Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information Must have a current DODI 8570.01-M IAT Level II (minimum) Certification (i.e., Security+ CE or equivalent) Required Education: A University degree and 5 years of relevant experience, OR A Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree Military experience may substitute for some requirements. Military technical certification credit for military experience (*military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service versus civilian training) Required Skills: Working experience in UNIX or Linux Systems Administration working with customers in technical operations or engineering Experience configuring domain information utilities, such as Active Directory, Centrify, LDAP, and DNS Strong background and experience troubleshooting and debugging applications Experience presenting technical information to customers, clients and/or internal audiences A thorough understanding of operating system concepts such as swapping and paging, inter-process communication, and devices and device drivers The ability to work effectively with frequent and direct customer interaction in a real-time operational environment The ability to work under pressure in restoring high priority systems back to operations Desired Skills: Ability to navigate, debug, and modify programs in an advanced programming language Ability to write PERL, python, and shell scripts Experience with storage products from Oracle/Sun/STK, EMC, IBM, NetApp, and/or DDN Experience with virtual / cloud computing technologies using Citrix, VMware, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Working knowledge of thin-client technologies Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) ## Description ANS is currently seeking a Linux / UNIX / Windows System Administrator that will provide Tier 2 technical support to maintain high priority operational systems at a high level of availability, and resolve problems based on mission criticality and guidance. This position is an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM position (with after-hours call-in responsibility)., Strong team building skills Performs software application maintenance on mission systems running a variety of operating systems to include Solaris, Unix, Linux, Windows, and VMS Performs routine and preventative maintenance such as general computer tasks, application loads, disk utilization, system loading and system monitoring Detects, isolates, documents, quickly reports, and resolves system outages, or problems encountered during operations of the operational system baseline, which includes the collections of diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system Accurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools Collect data describing the environment at the time of the failure and perform other activities in support of Tier 3 maintenance provider DR investigation and resolution Perform system monitoring, analyze and document performance and conduct trend analyses as required Support system engineering groups as required for ongoing analysis and integration efforts Environment fluctuates between routine and urgent, depending on ongoing tasks, priorities, and performance of assigned systems Works directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activities ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)