Sr. Systems Administrator (Infrastructure & DB) | GVR Infotek | Washington, DC / Laurel, MD

GVR Infotek; Washington, Laurel (District of Columbia, MD); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GVR Infotek is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator to lead on‑premises and cloud infrastructure across Windows Server, Linux, Azure and AWS for a long‑term engagement in Washington, DC and Laurel, MD.

You will own enterprise administration, DBA workloads, storage, backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity controls, and collaboration with cross‑functional IT teams. The role requires 10+ years of IT experience, on‑site availability, and a focus on reliability, security, and clear documentation for

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure and systems administration.
• 8+ years in Database Administration, Azure/AWS, and on-premise infra.
• Windows Server and Linux administration, storage and backup.
• Strong knowledge of network administration and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Azure/AWS/Security+/CISSP or CCNA/CCNP certifications.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication.
• Willingness to be on-site in Washington, DC / Laurel, MD.

Aufgaben

• Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Administer DBA workflows across relational and cloud databases.
• Design and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS.
• Oversee storage, backup, and DR replication.
• Manage core network tasks, routing, switching, and firewall configurations.
• Enforce cybersecurity policies and compliance baselines.
• Collaborate with developers, network engineers, and security officers.
• Maintain technical documentation and runbooks.

Kenntnisse

Windows Server

Linux

Azure

AWS

Database Administration

Cybersecurity

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Systems Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

ServiceNow

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Driving advanced enterprise systems administration, cloud infrastructure management, and database operations in Washington, DC and Laurel, MD, GVR Infotek is actively seeking an accomplished Sr. Systems Administrator for a long-term contract professional engagement. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of Windows Server and Linux administration, Azure and AWS cloud environments, enterprise database administration, storage architectures, and cybersecurity compliance. Bringing 10+ years of progressive professional experience in IT infrastructure and database management, you will empower a premier enterprise client to achieve uncompromised system availability, secure cloud workloads, and robust operational resilience. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, extended project duration, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing on-premise infrastructure alongside Azure and AWS cloud platforms, administering SQL and database systems, configuring Windows Server and Linux operating systems, executing backup and recovery protocols, implementing enterprise cybersecurity controls, collaborating with cross-functional IT squads, and interacting directly with US IT recruiters like Adnan Suhail.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain mission-critical Windows Server and Linux enterprise operating system environments.
• Administer, optimize, and secure enterprise database administration (DBA) workflows across relational and cloud-hosted database systems.
• Design, provision, and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platforms.
• Oversee enterprise storage arrays, backup solutions, and disaster recovery replication workflows to ensure data integrity.
• Implement and manage core network administration tasks, routing, switching, and secure perimeter firewall configurations.
• Enforce rigorous cybersecurity policies, access controls, vulnerability patches, and compliance baselines (Security+, CISSP).
• Collaborate seamlessly with software development squads, network engineers, and information security officers during agile operations.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, system architecture topologies, disaster recovery runbooks, and audit logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in overall IT infrastructure and systems administration.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise with 8+ years of experience in Database Administration, Azure/AWS cloud platforms, and on-premise infrastructure.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Windows Server, Linux administration, enterprise storage, and backup/recovery.
• Deep practical experience in network administration and enterprise cybersecurity frameworks.
• Relevant professional certifications including Azure, AWS, CCNA/CCNP, Security+, or CISSP.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, systems troubleshooting capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory US citizenship (USC preferred) and physical availability for on-site professional operations in Washington, DC / Laurel, MD.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Advanced multi-cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier government contracting, defense agencies, or enterprise financial institutions.
• Hands-on familiarity with infrastructure-as-code automation (Terraform, Ansible) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience utilizing enterprise IT service management (ITSM) platforms (Jira, ServiceNow).
• Active participation in systems administrator associations, cloud user groups, or cybersecurity forums.

Application Information

• Recruiter: GVR Infotek Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Adnan Suhail (US IT Recruiter)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
• Company Website: https://www.gvrinfotek.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Long-Term Contract Package
• Work Schedule: On-Site (Washington, DC / Laurel, MD) | Skype Interview Mode
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Washington DC Sr. Systems Administrator Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 14 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Long-Term Contract / Full-Time On-Site Engagement (Washington, DC / Laurel, MD)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Sr. Systems Administrator position through GVR Infotek, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Azure/AWS cloud tenure, database administration background, and required security certifications (Security+, CISSP, CCNA/CCNP) along with your LinkedIn profile link.