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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Grafana, Git, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Puppet, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/301468/sr-systems-administrator-maryland-md-gaithersburg

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.\n
 * 8+ years of systems administration experience supporting enterprise environments.\n
 * Experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense customers.\n
 * Strong experience administering:\n
\n

 + Windows Server\n
 + Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)\n
 + VMware vSphere\n
 + Active Directory\n
 + DNS/DHCP\n
 + Group Policy\n
\n

 * Experience with scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.\n
 * CompTIA Security+\n
 * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)\n
 * ITIL 4 Foundation\n
 * Knowledge of storage technologies, backup solutions, and disaster recovery.\n
 * Experience applying DISA STIGs and RMF security controls.\n
 * Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.\n
 * Experience using Git and supporting CI/CD pipelines.\n
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.\n, * Experience supporting cloud technologies such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or C2S.\n
 * Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms.\n
 * Familiarity with Docker and OpenShift.\n
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible).\n
 * Knowledge of Elastic Stack, Splunk, Grafana, or Prometheus.\n
 * Experience supporting DevSecOps environments.\n
 * Understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles.\n
 * Experience with SAN/NAS administration.\n, * Strong customer service orientation.\n
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n
 * Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic Agile environment.\n
 * Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.\n
 * Collaborative mindset with cross-functional technical teams.\n
 * Commitment to continuous process improvement and automation.\n

## Description

Are you a seasoned Systems Administrator who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and keeping mission-critical environments operating at peak performance? Are you passionate about modern infrastructure, automation, and enabling Agile software development in support of national security?


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