Cleared Sr. Systems Administrator Linux/Windows

Bestgate Engineering, LLC; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible PTO

11 holidays

7% 401k Employer Gift

Paid medical premiums

Training/Career Pathing

Internal Mobility Program

Morale Building Events

Job summary

Bestgate Engineering is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator to support a large, complex enterprise IT environment with distributed, highly secure systems.

You will perform hands-on system administration, troubleshooting, security, and infrastructure support across server, desktop, storage, and network environments. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, TS/SCI w/Poly clearance, and strong skills in Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, and virtualization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience providing direct Systems Engineering support to end users and technical staff.
• Proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
• Experience with deployment, patching, operating systems, and backup/restore.
• Familiarity with Salt, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, and Nessus.
• Experience with Red Hat and VMware.
• Strong understanding of security protocols and information security principles.
• Experience supporting client and server virtualization environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for complex environments.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of TE or related experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on system administration across server, desktop, storage, and network environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for systems and networks.
• Collaborate with users, engineers, developers, and support teams to resolve problems.

Skills

8+ years experience

End-user support

Windows Server 2019

Active Directory

Security concepts

Client/server virtualization

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salt

Ansible

Splunk

Puppet

SolarWinds

Nessus

Red Hat

VMware

PowerShell

Job description

Sr. Systems Administrator

Summary

Join a fast-paced team supporting a large, complex enterprise IT environment with geographically distributed and highly secure systems. This role provides hands-on system administration, troubleshooting, security, and infrastructure support across server, desktop, storage, and network environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced systems administrator who can adapt quickly, solve technical challenges, and work effectively with users, engineers, developers, and support team.

Required

• 8+ years of relevant Engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience providing direct Systems Engineering support to end users and technical staff.
• Proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
• Experience with software and hardware deployment, patching, operating systems, and system backup/restore.
• Familiarity with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, and Nessus.
• Experience with Red Hat and VMware.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, standards, and information security principles.
• Experience supporting both client and server virtualization environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for complex server and network environments.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Desired

• SQL Server experience.
• Python and/or scripting experience.
• Experience supporting software configuration management and development environments.
• Agile experience.
• Familiarity with PKI, HSMs, and NTP.
• PowerShell and PowerCLI experience.
• Experience supporting security accreditation and certification activities.

Salary Range

$ 180,000- $230,000

The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers.

At Bestgate, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance, including:

• Competitive Pay – Less frill for more in your base pay.
• Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
• 7% 401k Employer Gift – Vested immediately.
• 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
• Training/Career Pathing – Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
• Morale Building Events – Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.