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# System Administrator

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Proxmox, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Linux System Administration, Virtualization Technology, Virtual Environment, Data Management, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9285038/system-administrator

## About the Role

· 5+ years of system administration experience.

· Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.

· Experience supporting virtualization and enterprise storage environments.

· Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

· Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.

## Description

Piper Companies is seeking a System Administrator to join a secure enterprise infrastructure team supporting Linux systems, virtualization platforms, and storage environments for a fully onsite contract position based out of Fort Meade, MD. The System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining operational stability, system security, and infrastructure performance., · Administer Linux-based servers including installation, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

· Manage virtual environments and shared storage platforms supporting user workloads.

· Support identity services, DNS environments, and infrastructure-related services.

· Evaluate security vulnerabilities and assist with remediation and compliance efforts.

· Document configurations, operational procedures, and system changes., Keywords: Linux Administrator, System Administrator, Virtualization, OLVM, VMware, Proxmox, FreeIPA, DNS, Cisco, Storage Administration, Security+, TS/SCI, Full Scope Polygraph, Infrastructure Support