CareerPlan

Senior Systems Administrator

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$147k–$196k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
U.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Independently administer, troubleshoot, maintain, and secure enterprise Windows and Linux systems in classified environments.

Role type

Senior Systems Administrator (classified environments)

Builds

Secure enterprise infrastructure for defense technology operations

Domain

Defense technology / Cybersecurity

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

Windows Server administration, Linux administration, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), WSUS patch management, VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, PowerShell scripting, Bash scripting, DISA STIG compliance, TCP/IP networking, security clearance

Preferred skills

Advanced Microsoft/Linux/VMware/cybersecurity certifications, engineering/manufacturing application support, infrastructure migration leadership

Technologies

Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Hyper-V, PowerShell, Bash, DISA STIG tools

Responsibilities

Administer and troubleshoot Windows/Linux systems and virtualization environments; interpret and remediate DISA STIG requirements; plan and lead system changes and migrations; mentor junior administrators; research and resolve complex technical issues independently

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities