Senior System Administrator

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD is seeking a Senior System Administrator for Advanced Security Operations. The role involves hands-on management of a high-performance IT environment, direct user interaction, and workflow optimization.

A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required, with heavy emphasis on virtualization and datacenter support. The candidate will install and sustain compute hardware, document configurations, and develop scalable deployment playbooks while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in a technical system administration role.
• Experience with high-performance compute hardware and datacenter environments.
• Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance compute hardware.
• Sustainment of new and legacy hardware within the datacenter environment.
• Document procedures, configurations, and lessons learned for repeatable deployments.
• Identify gaps in onsite support and propose improvements to reduce downtime and optimize workflows.
• Maintain technical diagrams, SOPs, and deployment playbooks for smooth handovers.
• Support virtualization efforts and IT modernization initiatives.

Skills

Networking

Documentation

Problem Solving

Customer communication

Independent work

Tools

VMware

Job description

Senior System Administrator - Advanced Security Operations

Join our team as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment. This role is not a ticket-only administrator position; we are seeking a proactive professional who enjoys working directly with users and optimizing workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance compute hardware
• Work on installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the datacenter environment
• Document procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks
• Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and user workflows
• Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures with clarity for seamless transition to another engineer
• Support Virtualization efforts and contribute to IT modernization strategies
• Adapt as mission requirements evolve

Required Skills:

• Networking Skills
• Ability to document processes (technical in nature)
• Problem Solving
• Strong VMware Experience
• Strong Communication Skills interacting with Customers
• Ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams

Nice to Have:

• Forward leaning mindset
• High Availability Web Services
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware
• Growth Oriented with interest in expanding knowledge

Experience Required: 9 years with or without a B.S. in a technical field

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $123,000 - $146,000