Systems Administrator

Zadentech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaden Technologies seeks a systems administrator to manage Windows and Linux servers, patch systems with STIG settings, and handle ticketing and access requests at the Chantilly test center. This on-site role supports a DHA program with potential work at the Ashburn data center as needed.

You will work in a DoD-focused environment requiring U.S. citizenship and DoD 8140 readiness, with a pay range of $89,000–$120,000 per year. Position contingent on award.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in systems administration.
• Windows Server and Linux administration experience.
• Experience working a ticket queue against service levels.
• DoD 8140 qualification for your work role or ability to earn within six months.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers.
• Patch systems and apply STIG settings.
• Work tickets and account requests.
• Support setup for scheduled test events.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

Ticket queue management

DoD 8140 qualification

US citizenship

Tools

vSphere

PowerShell

Bash scripting

Job description

Zaden Technologies is a defense technology company based in Huntsville, Alabama. We build AI, DevSecOps and digital engineering products and put them to work for DoD customers.

Work hands-on with the systems behind the Defense Health Agency's test labs, from patching to test-event support.

You'll support a new Defense Health Agency program. This position is contingent upon contract award, and the start date will align with the program start.

What you'll do:

• Administer Windows and Linux servers
• Patch systems and apply STIG settings
• Work tickets and account requests
• Support setup for scheduled test events

Must have:

• 3 or more years in systems administration
• Windows Server and Linux administration
• Experience working a ticket queue against service levels
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and keep the background investigation DHA designates for this position
• DoD 8140 qualification for your work role before privileged access, or the ability to earn it within six months

Nice to have:

• vSphere experience
• PowerShell or Bash scripting
• An active Secret clearance or higher

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia, on site at the test center, with work at the Ashburn, Virginia data center as needed.

Citizenship:

U.S. citizenship is required for the investigation this role needs. Zaden's FSO verifies investigation status.

Pay range: $89,000 to $120,000 per year for Chantilly, Virginia.

Questions about this role? Email [e-mail].

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Equal opportunity

Zaden Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status the law protects.

The pay range for this role is:

89,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Chantilly, Virginia (on site))