Sr. System Administrator (Windows & Linux)

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick leave as required by law

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. System Administrator (Windows & Linux) to support enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives for a fully onsite contract based out of Fort Meade, MD.

The role will provide advanced administration across multi‑platform server environments while ensuring compliance and security programs. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of systems administration experience with strong Windows and Linux expertise, experience with Nessus/Splunk, and holds a Security+ CE

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems administration experience.
• Strong experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Active Security+ CE certification or higher.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Support vulnerability assessment, compliance initiatives, and security remediation efforts.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, upgrades, patching, and system maintenance.
• Monitor system health and respond to incidents impacting infrastructure availability.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Education

Security+ CE certification

TS/SCI with FSP clearance

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. System Administrator (Windows & Linux) to join an established government technology organization supporting enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives for a fully onsite contract opportunity based out of Fort Meade, MD. The Sr. System Administrator (Windows & Linux) will provide advanced administration across multi-platform server environments while supporting compliance and security programs.

Responsibilities of the Sr. System Administrator (Windows & Linux) include:

• Administer and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Support vulnerability assessment, compliance initiatives, and security remediation efforts.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, upgrades, patching, and system maintenance.
• Monitor system health and respond to incidents impacting infrastructure availability.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications for the Sr. System Administrator (Windows & Linux) include:

• 10+ years of systems administration experience.
• Strong experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience utilizing tools such as Nessus, Splunk, or similar security platforms.
• Active Security+ CE certification or higher.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.

Compensation for the Sr. System Administrator (Windows & Linux):

• Salary Range: $170,000-$210,000/year (USD)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K