Senior Systems Engineer – SecurityOps & Virtualization

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

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.