Senior Systems Administrator

Jobtailor

Riverdale (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Systems Administrator to support the National Programs Intelligence Systems & Application Operating Unit in the Riverdale, VA area. You will monitor performance, provide Tier 1 and 2 support, and troubleshoot complex Linux/UNIX environments.

The role requires hands-on management of virtual and physical servers, Oracle Database tasks, backup and performance optimization, and experience in classified environments.

Qualifications

BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Masters degree with 3+ years of experience.
Proven experience in system administration, specifically with Linux, including RHEL and Ubuntu, and UNIX in classified environments.
Some Windows server administration experience would be good to have.
Hands‑on experience with Oracle Database installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience managing both virtual and physical servers.
Experience performing system monitoring.
Experience with backup management.
Experience implementing performance optimizations.

Responsibilities

Support the National Programs Intelligence Systems & Application Operating Unit.
Ensure applications remain operational by monitoring performance and providing technical assistance.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to resource usage.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving system and database issues.
Oversee and manage both virtual and physical servers for enterprise, regional, and local systems.

Skills

Linux Administration

UNIX Administration

Oracle Database Management

Server Management

Performance Optimization

System Monitoring

Education

BA/BS with 5+ years experience or MS with 3+ years

Tools

Virtual Servers

Physical Servers

Windows Server

Job description

Support the National Programs Intelligence Systems & Application Operating Unit.
Ensure applications remain operational by monitoring performance and providing technical assistance.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to resource usage.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving system and database issues.
Oversee and manage both virtual and physical servers for enterprise, regional, and local systems.

Requirements

BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Masters degree with 3+ years of experience.
Proven experience in system administration, specifically with Linux, including RHEL and Ubuntu, and UNIX in classified environments.
Some Windows server administration experience would be good to have.
Hands‑on experience with Oracle Database installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience managing both virtual and physical servers.
Experience performing system monitoring.
Experience with backup management.
Experience implementing performance optimizations.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in system administration, particularly with Linux and UNIX in classified environments, while providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for system and database issues. Proficient in managing both virtual and physical servers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords