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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Warrenton, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $100,006.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Backup Devices, BIOS, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Firmware, Hardware Platform Interface, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Salesforce.Com, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Extensible Firmware Interface, DevOps Tools - Open-source, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Gitlab, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Network Server, Devsecops, Artifactory - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/warrenton/c53e0ee3-0e49-4307-861e-6a4d259d4c2e ## About the Role Linux CI/CD JFrog DevOps Gitlab GitOps Ansible Firmware Scripting Telemetry Hardening Visionary DevSecOps Operations Leadership Management Automation Mentorship Innovation Reliability Artifactory Communication Investigation Observability Collaboration Failure Causes Backup Devices Problem Solving Computer Science Failure Analysis Firmware Updates Technical Issues Operating Systems System Deployment Knowledge Transfer Hardware Platforms Root Cause Analysis Development Testing Systems Engineering Systems Integration Integration Testing Information Systems Lifecycle Management System Administration Information Technology Operational Excellence Operational Efficiency Software Documentation Reliability Engineering Artificial Intelligence Technical Documentation Enterprise Architecture Configuration Management Hardware Troubleshooting Engineering Change Order Vulnerability Management Infrastructure Automation Engineering Design Process Hardware Platform Interface Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Continuous Improvement Process Enterprise Application Software Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Salesforce Admin, * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Active Secret Security Clearance. * Demonstrated experience in enterprise systems administration and infrastructure support, including BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware management, BMC administration, and hardware diagnostics. * Hands-on experience with hardware platform deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management. * Proficiency in configuration management and baseline control for hardware and software environments. * Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible or similar orchestration tools. * Strong skills in operating system installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting on Linux platforms. * Experience with hardware and software integration activities in complex technical environments. * Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting across interconnected systems. * Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, procedures, and operational guides. * Background supporting mission-critical or highly regulated computing environments where reliability and security are paramount. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline. * Experience managing enterprise server, storage, networking, and compute platforms. * Expertise with automated operating system deployment and provisioning technologies. * Experience implementing DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and CI/CD practices. * Knowledge of system security hardening, compliance automation, and vulnerability remediation. * Experience supporting geographically distributed or high-availability infrastructure environments. * Background troubleshooting issues across hardware, firmware, operating systems, and applications. * Experience with monitoring, observability, telemetry, and reliability engineering practices. * Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and systems engineering methodologies. * Experience fielding, installing, and transitioning complex systems into operational environments. * Experience administering and maintaining DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, and Harbor. * Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and supplier teams. * Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Linux CI/CD JFrog DevOps Gitlab GitOps Ansible Firmware Scripting Telemetry Hardening Visionary DevSecOps Operations Leadership Management Automation Mentorship Innovation Reliability Artifactory Communication Investigation Observability Collaboration Failure Causes Backup Devices Problem Solving Computer Science Failure Analysis Firmware Updates Technical Issues Operating Systems System Deployment Knowledge Transfer Hardware Platforms Root Cause Analysis Development Testing Systems Engineering Systems Integration Integration Testing Information Systems Lifecycle Management System Administration Information Technology Operational Excellence Operational Efficiency Software Documentation Reliability Engineering Artificial Intelligence Technical Documentation Enterprise Architecture Configuration Management Hardware Troubleshooting Engineering Change Order Vulnerability Management Infrastructure Automation Engineering Design Process Hardware Platform Interface Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Continuous Improvement Process Enterprise Application Software Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Unified Extensible Firmware Interface +0 Salesforce Admin ## Description We are seeking multiple Systems Administrators to support the full lifecycle management of mission-critical hardware and infrastructure platforms across development, test, and deployment environments. This role blends systems administration, hardware platform management, automation, and DevSecOps infrastructure support to ensure highly reliable and secure operations. You will work hands-on with enterprise server, storage, and compute platforms while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and supplier teams. In this position, you will contribute to design support, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement, while also mentoring junior team members and driving modernization, automation, and operational excellence initiatives. Responsibilities * Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise computing environments to ensure stable and secure operations. * Support system deployment, integration, maintenance, upgrades, and operational readiness activities across development, test, and production environments. * Apply structured problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve infrastructure and platform issues efficiently. * Ensure system availability, reliability, security, and performance across all supported environments. * Configure, deploy, and maintain development, test, and operational hardware platforms, including servers and related infrastructure. * Manage hardware inventories, including firmware updates, BIOS/UEFI configurations, and platform upgrades. * Evaluate returned or suspect hardware and perform root cause investigations to identify failure modes and corrective actions. * Conduct hardware troubleshooting, diagnostics, and failure analysis on systems, assemblies, and components. * Interface with vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support component qualification efforts. * Analyze hardware reliability trends and recommend corrective actions and lifecycle improvements. * Support engineering change activities and configuration management processes for hardware and infrastructure platforms. * Develop and enhance automation solutions that improve system provisioning, configuration, testing, and deployment. * Maintain approved hardware and software baselines across multiple environments and enforce configuration control. * Implement infrastructure-as-code and automated configuration management practices using tools such as Ansible or similar orchestration technologies. * Improve operational efficiency through scripting, orchestration, and process standardization. * Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, work instructions, and configuration records. * Administer and maintain DevSecOps platforms such as GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Harbor, and related tooling. * Monitor DevSecOps platform health, capacity, performance, and availability, and address issues proactively. * Manage upgrades, patches, system backups, and platform lifecycle activities for DevSecOps and infrastructure systems. * Review vendor release documentation, security advisories, and compatibility requirements prior to implementation. * Develop and execute upgrade and validation procedures, including testing, rollout, and post-implementation verification. * Support hardware and software integration activities and contribute to system fielding, installation, and transition into operational environments. * Mentor junior team members by sharing best practices in systems administration, automation, and infrastructure support. * Support mission-critical or highly regulated computing environments with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance. ## Related Videos - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [How to Submit CFPs and Get into Public Speaking - Moran Weber](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2112-how-to-submit-cfps-and-get-into-public-speaking-moran-weber) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [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)