Senior DoD Systems Administrator – On‑Site Chantilly

Zaden Tech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaden Tech in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking a seasoned systems administrator to support a DoD program. The role requires managing Windows Server and Linux across two enclaves, applying STIGs, patching, and closing findings in a DoD-ready environment.

You will mentor junior admins, write runbooks, and coordinate with the test center at Ashburn as needed. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain the DHA background investigation are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in systems administration.
• Windows Server and Linux administration, including Active Directory.
• Experience applying DISA STIGs and closing vulnerability findings.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and keep the background investigation DHA designates for this position.
• DoD 8140 qualification for your work role before privileged access, or the ability to earn it within six months.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server and Linux systems across two enclaves.
• Run patching and STIG compliance and close scan findings.
• Lead system-level troubleshooting for test events.
• Mentor systems administrators and write runbooks.

Skills

Windows Server admin

Linux admin

Active Directory

DISA STIGs

Vulnerability management

Systems administration

Tools

vSphere

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Zaden Tech in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking a seasoned systems administrator to support a DoD program. The role requires managing Windows Server and Linux across two enclaves, applying STIGs, patching, and closing findings in a DoD-ready environment.

You will mentor junior admins, write runbooks, and coordinate with the test center at Ashburn as needed. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain the DHA background investigation are required.