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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** AnaVation, LLC
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Bash Shell, CentOS, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Integrated Development Environments, Linux System Administration, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Server Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Windows Desktop, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Nutanix, Vmware
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_2fdaaafe4

## About the Role

* Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
 * Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area
 * Certifications: Current active CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent IAT Level II
 * Required Experience and knowledge on:
 + Ability to write scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash.
 + Experience managing VMware, Nutanix, and other types of enterprise level Virtual Infrastructures.
 + Proficient in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Group Policy Object (GPO).

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Linux OS (CentOS, RHEL) administration.
 * Satellite server administration.
 * Ansible playbook writing.
 * Implementing STIGs.
 * Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.

## Description

* Plan, design, and implement infrastructure changes and system upgrades.
 * Manage and troubleshoot multiple VMware environments.
 * Provide Windows Server and Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
 * Create STIG compliant images for Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Linux OS.
 * Create, test, and deploy software packages using software deployment products such as SCCM, PDQ, etc.
 * Provide expert level support and mentoring for Mid and Junior System Administrator personnel.
 * Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes.
 * Utilize scripting to automate common tasks.
 * Perform hardware maintenance/repair activities.
 * Ensure proper planning and execution of major projects/maintenance activities.
 * Provide advanced level administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and Domain Controllers.


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