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# Windows Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Anonymous Employer
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Databases, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Linux Servers, Local Security Policy, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, NetBackup, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, SAP (Applications), Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Enterprise Software Applications, Media Servers, Vmware
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9124065/windows-systems-administrator

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of overall related experience with a Windows or Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
 * An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.
 * Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce.
 * Candidate may be asked to obtain CI Poly in future
 * Experience with backup monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning.
 * Strong understanding of Linux and/or Windows server administration.
 * Experience with application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGS.
 * Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.
 * Experience with backup monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning.
Preferred Qualifications

 * Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners
 * TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred
 * Strong hands-on experience with Veritas NetBackup 8.x / 9.x / 10.x.
 * Experience with NetBackup Master Server and Media Server administration.
 * Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, Exchange, SAP, or other enterprise application backups.
 * Linux OS experience.
 * Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts.

## Description

* Administer and maintain Veritas NetBackup infrastructure (Master Server, Media Servers, and Clients).
 * Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot backup and restore operations.
 * Perform backup policy creation, scheduling, retention management, and lifecycle policies.
 * Monitor backup job success rates and resolve failed backup issues promptly.
 * Coordinate with infrastructure, storage, database, and application teams for backup requirements.
 * Maintain backup documentation, operational procedures, and compliance reports.


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