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Senior System Administrator

Sentara Health
Virginia, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Overview

Systems Administrators are a central part of IT teams that support software functions, data transfers, and network connectivity for computer systems. Their role is to oversee the applications and systems, making routine improvements and updates to ensure the system can handle all system tasks and meet security requirements. System administrators may person tech support for complex issues when other IT professionals need help with a complex ticket.

System Administrators create policies and procedures for documenting problems, making corrections, and communicating both internally and with clients. They research computing tools, determine when to replace critical parts of a system, and develop protocols for integrating new technology while preserving system functions.

A Senior Professional applies advanced knowledge of job areas typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

  • Managing, analysis, deploying, and maintenance of infrastructure systems, and healthcare systems (legacy or new installs).
  • Provide support for database and operating system concerns.
  • Rely on experience and judgment to provide consultation on complex business applications and processes.
  • Provide technical support to project team members.


Education

  • 5 years of relevant experience with a degree (Required)


or

  • 7 years of relevant experience without a degree (Required)
  • Experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree


Certification/Licensure

  • No specific certification or licensure requirements


Experience

  • Must have Cisco networking WAN experience
  • 5 to 7 years or more of relevant experience (Required)


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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$80,204.80-$133,681.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met


Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Salary : $5,250

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