Senior System Administrator

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

Job summary

Neural Solutions is seeking a Senior System Administrator to sustain and evolve a high-performance IT environment in Columbia, MD. This role emphasizes hands-on engagement with users, proactive workflow optimization, and a commitment to reliable, scalable solutions.

The candidate will contribute across Linux administration, virtualization, and datacenter operations, with experience in Ansible and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Linux systems and virtualization in a datacenter.
• Proven ability to document technical processes.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently with distributed teams.
• Experience with Ansible for configuration management.
• 9 years of experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance compute hardware.
• Manage deployment and sustainment for new and legacy hardware in the datacenter.
• Manage configuration using Ansible.
• Document procedures and create scalable deployment playbooks.
• Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and improve uptime.
• Maintain technical documentation and SOPs for handover.
• Support virtualization efforts and IT modernization strategies.
• Adapt to evolving mission requirements.

Skills

Linux Admin

Networking

Documentation

Problem Solving

VMware

Customer Communication

Independent Worker

Tools

Ansible

Kubernetes

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
• Manage configuration using Ansible
• 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

• Strong Linux Administration
• 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

• OOB Management experience
• Forward leaning mindset
• Kubernetes Experience
• 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