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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Administrator - **Company:** Goldbelt - **Location:** New Cumberland, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Fault Tolerance, Network Connections, Server Administration, Software Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Processing, Load Balancing, SC Clearance, Operational Systems, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9181578/senior-systems-administrator ## About the Role Necessary Skills and Knowledge: * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to plan and deliver technical solutions independently. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines. * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail., * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline * Certification: Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority. * Ten (10) years specialized experience (Specialized experience is defined as progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, where the majority are specialized in numerous specialized Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions. * At least four years of which are concentrated, hand-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software). * 8570/8140: DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT II or IAT III * Computing Environment: Server Admin M and Domain Admin Z (Cloud or Microsoft Operating System per DLA Approved CE). * SECRET Clearance ## Description Nisga'a CIOPS delivers cleared professionals to support civilian and DoD customers worldwide across intelligence support, cyber/defensive cyber operations, IT O&M, infrastructure modernization, training, and logistics., The Senior Systems Administrator ensures stable operation of the in-house computer software systems and network connections. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: * Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems. * Analyzes and resolves end user software program and connectivity issues. * Conducts capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. * Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment. * Provides end user training. * Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision. * Provides local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location. * Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications. * Directs the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance. * Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications, and ensuring fault tolerance. * Performs vulnerability management. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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