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# System Administrator

- **Company:** MAXISIQ, Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Unix, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Linux, Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, System Software, Computer Networking Systems, Network Server, User Accounts
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2e82f188-70f1-41c3-aac9-578ba0aa2f34

## About the Role

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

 * Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance
 * Bachelor's degree (4 years additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
 * 7-11 years of experience
 * Demonstrated experience with server technologies, MVS (multiple virtual storage), Linux, UNIX, and Windows technology and operating systems.
 * Demonstrated experience setting up and managing servers in Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E).
 * Demonstrated experience setting up and managing servers in the Cloud.
 * Demonstrated experience with basic Linux systems administration, including installing packages, and configuring user accounts.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Education:

 * Familiarization with client's latest guidance on cyber security policy and procedures
 * Demonstrated experience troubleshooting system hardware and software issues.
 * Demonstrated experience with general network systems and protocols

## Description

MAXISIQ is seeking Senior System Administrator candidates for anticipated and future opportunities. The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic and Agile team conducting both new development and O&M, providing support for a Sponsor's program. This full time role supports work in Chantilly, VA.

In this role you will:

 * Establish server baseline and develop clear and concise server build reports,
 * Configure, build, monitor, update/upgrade and maintain/administer servers,
 * Provide technical configuration, setup, installation services, hardware and coordination for application projects and install security updates and patches,
 * Perform operating system software updates/upgrades.


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