Principal Systems Administrator

Job Summary

To support a dynamic IT environment, the full-time hybrid Principal Systems Administrator will implement, maintain, and support enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on Windows and Linux systems, while ensuring system availability and security through collaboration with IT teams and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux server environments, including managing Active Directory and performing server lifecycle management
• Manage virtualization platforms such as VMware, deploying and maintaining virtual machines and supporting disaster recovery solutions
• Implement security best practices and provide Tier 1 & 2 escalation support for complex technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams

Required qualifications

• Ability to obtain a US government secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 7 or more years of relevant System Administration experience with a minimum of a high school diploma
• Strong experience supporting enterprise Windows Server environments and advanced knowledge of Active Directory and DNS
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Horizon