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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator (Systems) III - **Company:** AMERICAN SYSTEMS - **Location:** Lakewood, CO, United States - **Salary:** $93,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Computing, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Key Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), NetBackup, Ping (Networking Utility), Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, Software Requirements Analysis, Storage Virtualization, Backup and Restore, Network Routers, Computer Equipment, Windows Scripting, SolarWinds (Software), Deployment Automation, Vcenter, RSA SecurID, Hardware Infrastructure, Database Backup, Splunk, Network Server, Multiplatform, Vmware - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9143476/systems-administrator-systems-iii ## About the Role * As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C) , we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions. * Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust * Extensive experience in a multi-platform computer center environment. * Proficiency with VCenter, SAN Management, and iLO/iDRAC. * Ability to quickly acquire, comprehend, and apply knowledge from technical manuals and SOPs. * Demonstrated expertise with a range of tools, technologies, hardware, and systems, including but not limited to: + VXRail, vSAN, Windows, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Microsoft Azure, HPE servers, preferred monitoring tools (Splunk or SolarWinds Orion), DataDomain backup appliances, Veritas NetBackup, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Ping Identity, Corestreet HID appliances and OCSP authentication support, RSA SecurID, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Microsoft Certificate Server, Microsoft Key Management Server (KMS). * Proficient knowledge of LDAP, DHCP, DNS. * Proficiency in Perl, PowerShell, Windows scripting, and standard shell scripts. * Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills, coupled with strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. * Must be able to: + Lift up to 25 lbs. + Bend, stretch, squat, kneel, to move equipment, set up workstations (projectors, TV screens, computers, servers, routers, printers, tools, etc.). * Must be able to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID compliant driver license, U.S. Passport, or other approved document from the GSA Required Identification List . ## Description As the System Administrator (Systems) III you will lead the support for various operating systems, including VMware, Storage, and appliance-based systems, while taking on a significant responsibility for backup and restore support, security, antivirus technologies, and application support. 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