Senior System Administrator with Security Clearance

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

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD seeks a Senior System Administrator and hands-on contributor to sustain a high-performance IT environment. You will work directly with users, optimize workflows, and advance virtualization, Linux, and VMware deployments.

Requires 9 years in a technical field; TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is mandatory. Expect collaboration across distributed teams and continuous modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in a technical IT role.
• Strong Linux administration and VMware experience.
• Experience documenting processes and configurations.
• Ability to work independently with distributed teams.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance compute hardware.
• Sustainment for new and legacy hardware in the datacenter.
• Manage configuration using Ansible.
• Document procedures and deployment playbooks for repeatable deployments.
• Identify gaps in onsite coverage and suggest improvements.
• Maintain technical docs, diagrams, and SOPs for smooth transitions.
• Support virtualization efforts and IT modernization strategies.
• Adapt as mission requirements evolve.

Skills

Linux Admin

Networking

Documentation

Problem Solving

VMware

Customer communication

Independent work

Tools

Ansible

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

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