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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** SURE SECURE SOLUTIONS LLC - **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Linux, DevOps, RAID, VMware ESX Servers, Issue Tracking Systems, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service Pack, Software Configuration Management, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Comptia Server+, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Cloud Migration, Vmware - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.suresecuresolutions.com/jobs/systems-administrator/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience. * Advanced systems administration experience with exposure to: + Linux + Mac + Windows * Scripting and command-line experience. * Experience performing system backups. * Self-directed with the ability to work independently and satisfy customer needs with minimal day-to-day direction. * Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. * Ability and willingness to communicate technical tasks and concepts to others. * Strong communication and customer-relations skills. * Good documentation skills. Understanding of IT security best practices. * Understanding of storage systems, including: + SAN + NAS + RAID + NFS + LUNs * Understanding of basic networking concepts. Desired Skills: * Existing Public Trust clearance. Previous NASA experience. Experience supporting research computing operations environments. Enterprise virtualization experience, particularly: + VMware ESXi + VMware vCenter * Hybrid cloud implementation and cloud migration experience. Kubernetes implementation and security configuration experience. Experience developing Ansible playbooks collaboratively using Git or GitLab repositories. Relevant certifications/training, including: + Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) + Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) + CISSP + CompTIA Security+ + CompTIA Server+ + Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator + AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator + Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or DevOps Engineer Expert. Sure Secure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including Vets and Disabled. Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. ## Description * Provide end-user support for Linux, Mac, and Windows workstations. Install and configure complex scientific software packages. Proactively monitor, analyze, and correct system issues. Maintain system backups. Resolve system security issues, including: + Security patching + Risk analysis + Security plans * Assist with monitoring and management of storage systems. * Perform Linux and Windows server administration. * Provide end-user support by tracking and resolving issues through a ticketing system. * Develop and maintain system documentation. * Evaluate, implement, and manage appropriate software and hardware solutions. * Ensure data and media recoverability through scheduled system backups and database archive operations. * Support media management through internal procedures or offsite storage and retrieval services. * Develop and promote standard operating procedures. * Conduct routine hardware and software audits of workstations and servers. * Ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. * Develop and maintain comprehensive operating-system hardware/software configuration documentation and libraries. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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