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Systems Administrator

Chicago, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $79,000–$110,000🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-29

Core

Support and maintain server environments for federal government clients, ensuring security compliance and system stability.

Role type

Senior Systems Administrator

Builds

Production server infrastructure (Linux/Windows)

Domain

Federal Government IT Infrastructure

Required skills

Linux server administration, Windows Server management, server virtualization, vulnerability management, patching, SSL certificate management, troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Government environment experience, large enterprise experience, after-hours support availability

Technologies

RedHat, CentOS, Windows 2016, ServiceNow, Venafi

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and optimize existing servers; design and implement new servers; manage RedHat Linux, CentOS, and Windows 2016 operating systems; perform updates, upgrades, and patching in compliance with VA standards; review and address vulnerability reports and security scans; troubleshoot and resolve application and performance issues; manage user access and renew SSL certifications; maintain virtual machines; utilize ServiceNow for change tracking.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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