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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** SWIFT
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Domain Controllers, HP Servers, Apache HTTP Server, Automation of Tests, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Scientific Data Archiving, Data Integrity, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Oracle Databases, Virtualization Technology, Software Licensing, Network Routers, Network Storage, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Laptops, Network Server
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9162895/systems-administrator

## About the Role

* 10+ years' experience in configuration management
 * Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or other related technical discipline.
 * Experience in all the following either individually or as part of a team: Linux servers, Windows servers, Oracle database servers, DNS servers, Domain controllers, network storage devices and HP servers
 * Experience designing, configuring and installing information systems that include routers, servers, switches, storage systems, and laptops
 * Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Windows based domains
 * US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Desired Skills:

 * Experience deploying the complete DevOps lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test driven development
 * Experience in the deployment, provisioning, operations and maintenance of Linux environments running centos and Ubuntu
 * Experience working Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies such as ICD503 to ensure system security and data integrity
 * Experience implementing, developing, and testing automation tools and IT infrastructure
 * Experience managing virtualized infrastructure
 * Experience recommending ways to improve reliability, availability, and maintainability

## Description

* Monitor the system's logs and applications daily, preferably leveraging automation
 * Conduct system backups on an interval agreed upon with the Customer
 * Conduct data archiving on an interval agreed upon with the Customer
 * Perform system hardening of Linux systems according to information security engineering principles and industry best practices
 * Maintain all servers, including Windows servers, Linux servers, Oracle database servers, Apache servers, DNS servers and Domain controllers
 * Apply server patches and operating system updates in a timely fashion as defined by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
 * Assist the Customer with hardware and software acquisitions and implementation
 * Ensure software licenses are renewed as appropriate
 * Obtain Customer waivers as necessary
 * Submit Discrepancy Reports (DR) and Requests for Change (RFC) through the appropriate Customer channels
 * Work closely with the ISSM and other customer security elements as required


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