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# Systems Administrator - $198K - $219K

- **Company:** RCT Systems
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $198,000 - $219,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Collaborative Software, Computer Forensics, Linux, Digital Forensics, RAID, File Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Serial ATA, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SAS (Software), USB, Scripting, Storage Devices, GPT, Nvme
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-administrator-198k-219k-reston-va--8dfb9943-3b5d-4ef0-a86a-bfb436d91c71

## About the Role

Systems Administration/Management, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Linux Operating System, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Computer Forensics, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Linux Administration, Top Secret Clearance, * Experience administering Linux and Windows systems in enterprise environments.

 * TS/SCI with Polygraph
 * Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support experience.
 * Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, Python, Perl, or similar languages.
 * Digital forensics and/or storage recovery experience.
 * Knowledge of Windows/Linux operating systems, file systems, RAID, disk management, and partitioning (MBR/GPT).
 * Familiarity with storage interfaces (SATA, SAS, NVMe, USB) and LUKS-encrypted file systems.
 * Ability to troubleshoot damaged, encrypted, and non-standard storage devices.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience administering and configuring sponsor collaboration tools.
 * Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical environments.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join a team supporting enterprise Linux and Windows environments in the Reston area. The ideal candidate will have strong systems administration and Tier 1/Tier 2 technical support experience, along with expertise in scripting, digital forensics, and storage recovery. This position requires an additional security scrub.