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# Senior Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Gormat, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cyber Security, System Configuration, VMware ESX Servers, Interoperability, Local Area Networks, Linux System Administration, NetApp Applications, VMware Virtualization, Network Routers, Data Storage Management, Nessus, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=acad800cf0fe4f29

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 15 years' experience as a System Administrator, OR High school diploma and 20 years' experience as a System Administrator
 * Experience with Windows Sever Administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy
 * Familiarity with Linux Server Administration
 * VMware/ESXi
 * VMware vCenter
 * Networking Switching and Router Management
 * VMWare Virtual Networking
 * Storage Management (NetApp)
 * Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
 * System hardening
 * Security Compliance Scanning (Nessus, ACAS)
 * Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance with current FS polygraph (MPO)
 * Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g. CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
 * Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.ing

## Description

* Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
 * Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
 * Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
 * Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
 * Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
 * Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.
 * Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
 * Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
 * Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
 * Monitor and maintain system and server configurations.
 * Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware.
 * Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.


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