Senior System Administrator: Linux/Windows & Security

WOOD Federal Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work-Life Support

Wellness Resources

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a System Administrator specializing in Linux/Windows and security to support a distributed, mission-critical network environment in the Annapolis Junction area. You will manage servers, strengthen security, deploy software, patch systems, and ensure reliable operations across complex domains, with some travel for local, CONUS, and OCONUS engagements.

Candidates must have substantial experience as a systems administrator, with 5+ years on Linux and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Linux and Windows server/workstation support.
• At least 5 years in OS and application hardening (DISA, high-assurance).
• At least 5 years deploying software/hardware, patching, backup and restore functions.
• Proficient with Windows Server 2016, 2019 and Active Directory.
• Willing to travel locally and CONUS/OCONUS 1–2 weeks annually.

Responsibilities

• Install applications, administer systems, resolve issues promptly.
• Optimize server and desktop configurations for reliable operations.
• Perform security management and performance optimization.
• Admin/sustainment of a web-based information storage system.
• Manage complex server enclaves: patching, cert renewals, vulnerability assessment; AD configurations.
• Identify and correct hardware and software issues.
• Communicate outages and upgrades with users and management.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

System security

Active Directory

Travel readiness

Patching

Scripting (PowerShell)

DISA high-assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Trellix ePO

Salt scripting

Python

Red Hat 7/8

VMware

Apache Tomcat

IIS

SQL Server

KVM

PowerShell

PowerCLI

HSMs

NTP

Job description

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a System Administrator specializing in Linux/Windows and security to support a distributed, mission-critical network environment in the Annapolis Junction area. You will manage servers, strengthen security, deploy software, patch systems, and ensure reliable operations across complex domains, with some travel for local, CONUS, and OCONUS engagements.

Candidates must have substantial experience as a systems administrator, with 5+ years on Linux and Microsoft