Senior Systems Administrator - Windows/UNIX Lead

Cayuse Holdings; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability options

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to administer, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows and UNIX systems, leading initiatives and coordinating with vendors across multiple projects. The role emphasizes compliance with client guidelines and maintaining high reliability.

The ideal candidate will possess DoD 8140 certifications and a Top-Secret clearance, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills for a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6-8 years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 2-6 years of experience.
• Considerable experience configuring and administering Windows and UNIX systems (Linux or Solaris).
• DoD 8140-compliant certifications (e.g., IAT Level II).
• Top-Secret Clearance is required.
• Must pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects/clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setup, configuration, and operations for mainframe, mini, or client/server systems.
• Serve as SME for Windows and UNIX (Linux/Solaris).
• Plan, implement, and manage custom system solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize system operations and resource utilization.
• Conduct capacity planning to ensure scalability and performance.
• Analyze system faults; identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Perform diagnostics and detailed problem analysis for hardware/OS.
• Collaborate with vendors during troubleshooting and resolutions.
• Evaluate, install, and manage software during testing/production.
• Prepare documentation for testing, installation, and configuration.
• Design and execute preventive maintenance to ensure system integrity.
• Coordinate with vendors and business units for project requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Problem solving

Independent worker

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Windows

UNIX (Linux/Solaris)

DoD 8140

Top-Secret Clearance

Job description

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to administer, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows and UNIX systems, leading initiatives and coordinating with vendors across multiple projects. The role emphasizes compliance with client guidelines and maintaining high reliability.

The ideal candidate will possess DoD 8140 certifications and a Top-Secret clearance, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills for a fast-paced, multi-project environment.