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Sr. Systems Administrator

ExecutivePlacements.com
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

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Job Title: Sr. Systems Administrator

Job Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Clearance: Secret

Job Description

Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud

Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services

Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel

Manage access permissions according to the least privilege principles

Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multi-factor authentication

Perform regular system updates and security patches

Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server)

Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)

Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts

Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation

Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems

Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met

Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products

Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning

Systems Administrator Senior Advisor Requirements And Qualifications

Masters degree in computer science or relevant field; or equivalent professional experience is preferred

Experience using Azure Active Directory

Experience using Azure Monitor

Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.

Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid

Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems

Secret Clearance to start

Required Technical Skills

Senior Level system administrator skills required

Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, MSSQL

Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience

RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD

DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II

Other Work-depending Certifications May Be Required

PowerShell Scripting

Experience

10 years of relevant experience

  • * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

5 year of experience in database and data management

Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments

Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems

Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Experience working in Federal or State government environments

Ability to work independently and remotely

Certification: Security

Travel Required: Little to no travel anticipated (may be required upon customer request)

Location: On-site at least 3 days a week at customer location

US Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability
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