Senior Systems Administrator – TS/SCI Clearance

Knight Federal Solutions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions Inc is seeking a Systems Administrator in the Washington, DC area to maintain and optimize our IT infrastructure in a secure environment. You will manage configurations, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure data protection and disaster recovery.

The role requires 8+ years of enterprise IT experience, Windows and Linux expertise, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure), plus strong communication and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance is mandatory.
• 8+ years of systems administration experience in enterprise IT environments.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize IT infrastructure for performance and security.
• Manage system configurations, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly across Windows and Linux.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design upgrades and new deployments.
• Provide user support and create clear documentation.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Networking hardware

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions Inc is seeking a Systems Administrator in the Washington, DC area to maintain and optimize our IT infrastructure in a secure environment. You will manage configurations, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure data protection and disaster recovery.

The role requires 8+ years of enterprise IT experience, Windows and Linux expertise, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure), plus strong communication and scripting skills.