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# Sr Systems Administrator

- **Company:** ELEVI Associates, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Unix, Computer Networks, Databases, Linux, DevOps, VMware ESX Servers, Hypervisor, Networking Hardware, MongoDB, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Engineering, System Software, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Malware, Gitlab, Pure Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Fireeye, Cisco Switches, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=94b88c27a8b9f9c2

## About the Role

* You must be willing to work in the San Antonio, TX area.
 * A CURRENT OR ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH POLY IS REQUIRED.
 * Fifteen (15)+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5)+ years of additional Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
 * ELEVI is seeking two (2) Senior Linux Systems Administrators with networking experience to support a high priority and highly visible malware analysis modernization program. The role supports a large software development program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. The program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with efforts to develop and deliver modernized cyber analysis, orchestration, and data enrichment products. The team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and test-driven development practices.
These positions are full-time, located in San Antonio, TX OR FANX (MD). No telework available.

 + Expert Linux system administrator proficient in troubleshooting server problems, managing virtual and baremetal servers, RedHat Satellite, and enforcing STE/STN policies
 + Experience managing infrastructure users and hosts using RedHat FreeIPA identity management system
 + VMware experience managing ESXi hypervisors and vCenter appliances
 + Experience creating and modifying Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation tasks
 + Proficient at architecting and deploying network solutions with Cisco switches and routers
 + Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex connectivity issues, outages, and network bottlenecks
 + Skilled at performing Cisco upgrades, applying patches, and optimizing network efficiency
 + Extensive experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues
 + Experience managing Kubernetes RKE2 clusters
 + Familiarity with Atlassian platform (Confluence, Jira) and GitLab
 + Strong skills managing Pure Storage/Everpure arrays and VMware vSAN
 + Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools
 + Bash scripting
Desired skills:

 + Experience managing MongoDB database clusters
 + Experience managing Trellix FireEye VX, AX, and CM appliances

## Description

* Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
 * Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
 * Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems, for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers, and for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
 * Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and install/load operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.