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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Systems Administrator - **Company:** UICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies - **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Monitoring of Systems, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, System Availability, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9143283/engineering-systems-administrator ## About the Role * Associates degree, or five (5+) years' of practical experience in system administration management. * DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance or information assurance certification commensurate with technical objectives and services required within the task order. * Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required, and IT environment specified. * Cloud certified. Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift 25 pounds * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time * Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically The pay scale for this position is between $110,000 - $135,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level with eligibility for SCI / Counter Intelligence Polygraph . US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location. ## Description Bowhead is seeking Engineering Systems Administrators to support a customer in Stafford, VA. Support for the contract will consist of program management; logistics; asset management; engineering; customer service; research and development of new capabilities; test and evaluation; manpower, training, and personnel; new equipment fielding and training; financial management; information assurance; cybersecurity; and 24X7 enterprise services operations and sustainment., * Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and related software on proem and in the cloud. * Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and performance. * Install and maintain infrastructure services including: Servers, Storage, KVM, etc as required in support of enterprise operations. * Implement and manage security measures to comply with DoD/IC policies and regulations. * Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. * Administer and support physical and virtual servers across multiple sites. * Ensure proper configuration and health of server hardware, including storage and compute resources. * Develop and implement scripts to automate system administration tasks. * Provide advanced support for technical issues escalated from lower tier administrators or end users. * Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. * Collaborate with other teams to support system integrations and new initiatives. * Assess system performance and scalability to ensure infrastructure can support future growth. ## Related Videos - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)