> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2152666-senior-system-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2152666-senior-system-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Administrator - **Company:** TISTA Science and Technology Corporation - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Flash, Microsoft Windows, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Data Loss, Linux, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Oracle (Applications), Server Administration, Shell Script, Tape Libraries, Scripting, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Commvault, Cisco - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18012852?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18012852%2FSenior-System-Administrator-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia ## About the Role * Proficient and capable of demonstrating advanced skills in Microsoft Windows operating systems (ref: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Training). * Proficient and capable of demonstrating advanced skill level in administration, maintenance, and repair of data protection storage systems assigned to data protection team. (e.g., Cisco Scale Protect, EMC/Dell Data Domain, IBM Tape Libraries, NetApp Storage, etc.). * Proficient and capable of demonstrating intermediate skills in Linux operating systems (e.g., Linux Essentials, Linux +, etc.). * Proficient and capable of demonstrating intermediate skill level with scripting (e.g., Shell Scripting, etc.). * Proficient in advanced problem identification, diagnosis, resolution, capable of identifying need for Tier-4 escalation and capable of coordinating escalation with detailed change management records. Education: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or related technical discipline and 5+ years' work experience. * Eight (8) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (13 years total). Clearance: * The ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation. ## Description * Perform assigned duties with a minimal level of oversight and guidance from senior tier technical team members. * Guide the activities and training for lower Tier team members to achieve assigned mission goals. * Manage, install, monitor, operate, maintain, administrate, troubleshoot, repair, and assist in the design of associated systems and software in support of Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) data protection. DVA data protection systems support VA mission and production operations by providing platforms and services that safeguard data and ensure the DVA continuity of operations. * Help prevent data loss, theft, corruption, and minimize damages caused by a breach or disaster using a variety of data protection strategies and recovery methods. * Utilize data encryption, data storage systems (e.g., HDD, SSD, Hybrid Flash, Cloud, Backup Appliance, Optical, etc.). * Server administration (e.g., Linux, Windows, etc.) and data backup & restore applications (e.g., Commvault, Oracle Recovery Manager, etc.). ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. How I became sysadmin on Azure, AWS, GCP and Alibaba.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100339-hacking-mssql-on-cloud-all-of-them-how-i-became-sysadmin-on-azure-aws-gcp-and-alibaba) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [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) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)