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# Advanced Systems Administration Specialist

- **Company:** Geologics Corporation
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $119,995.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, System Configuration, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Systems Analysis, Commercial Software, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Secure Coding, Server Administration, Server Virtualization, Virtualization Technology, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Network Server, Cisco
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dc5bffcbadac01fa

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Virtualization?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience

 * Solid understanding of server based operating systems
 * Enhanced troubleshooting skills within the server OS as well as both networking and storage technologies
 * Working knowledge to create and run scripts to automate repetitive processes
 * Strong knowledge in Linux environment to include Rhel 8, 9, & Redhat
 * Strong knowledge in Windows environment tooling (desktop, server, Active Directory, Exchange, etc.)
 * Familiarity with networking to inlcude firewalls, CISCO & Juniper swtiches
 * Familiarity with secure development practices in classified environments

What sets you apart:

 * Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
 * Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
 * Commitment to ongoing professional development

## Description

You'll serve as a front-line interface to users with technical issues by conducting systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Your duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users. You'll also be responsible for the day-to-day support of server services by performing server administration for physical and virtual server operating systems and configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware and network related interfaces on servers. And, you'll perform OS and vendor software patching on servers and monitor physical and virtual servers performance using monitoring tools.
What you'll experience:

 * Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
 * A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
 * Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered


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