Senior Systems Administrator
Remote United States Full-time Senior Systems Administration
At a glance
Senior Systems Administration role at PingWind. Remote, United States · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $125,338–$178,544 across the United States.
Estimated pay
PingWind has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$125,338 – $178,544
What the middle half of senior systems administration roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 416 postings that stated pay, median $146,577. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
RoleSystems Administration
SenioritySenior
LocationUnited States
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 8, 2025 · 1y ago
Role brief
remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain enterprise systems spanning servers, storage, virtualization and network infrastructure
- Keep systems secure and available across on-premises, cloud and hybrid setups
- Plan and carry out system upgrades, migrations and consolidations
- Create backup and recovery processes, while monitoring system health and addressing emerging problems
- Resolve critical technical escalations and coach junior administrators and support staff
What you bring
- Seven to ten or more years in system administration, including advanced work in enterprise environments
- A current DoD 8140 certification and a high school diploma or GED
- Advanced ability with Windows Server, Linux or Unix, and hybrid IT environments
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone ready to lead infrastructure work, handle complex incidents and guide junior staff. You need Top Secret clearance and must be located in one of the required locations.
From the employer
Location: Multiple LocationsRequired Clearance: Top SecretCertifications : DoD 8140 certificationsRequired Education: HS/GEDRequired Experience: 7–10+ years of experience in system administration, with advanced experience in enterprise environments.
Position Description:
PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for leading the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of an organization’s IT infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of systems and networks while providing advanced technical support and mentoring to junior staff. The Senior System Administrator collaborates with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, cloud integrations, and enterprise-level projects.
Responsibilities:
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems, including servers, storage, virtualization, and network infrastructure.• Ensure system performance, availability, and security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.• Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, proactively addressing issues.• Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.• Implement and enforce security policies, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.• Provide expert-level support for complex technical issues across systems, networks, and applications.• Guide and mentor junior administrators and IT support staff.• Serve as escalation point for critical incidents and outages• Advanced expertise in Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and hybrid IT environments.• Knowledge of networking, firewalls, storage solutions, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration strategies.• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).• Strong understanding of security principles, identity/access management, and compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
• DoD 8140 Certification
Desired Qualifications• Bachelors Degree
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Eleven Federal Holidays· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period· Parental Leave· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution· Dental and Vision Insurance· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule · Continuing education assistance· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts· Employee Assistance Program · Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)· 529 College Savings Plan· Legal Insurance · Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law
Position Description:
PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for leading the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of an organization’s IT infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of systems and networks while providing advanced technical support and mentoring to junior staff. The Senior System Administrator collaborates with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, cloud integrations, and enterprise-level projects.
Responsibilities:
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems, including servers, storage, virtualization, and network infrastructure.• Ensure system performance, availability, and security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.• Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, proactively addressing issues.• Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.• Implement and enforce security policies, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.• Provide expert-level support for complex technical issues across systems, networks, and applications.• Guide and mentor junior administrators and IT support staff.• Serve as escalation point for critical incidents and outages• Advanced expertise in Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and hybrid IT environments.• Knowledge of networking, firewalls, storage solutions, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud migration strategies.• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).• Strong understanding of security principles, identity/access management, and compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
• DoD 8140 Certification
Desired Qualifications• Bachelors Degree
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
· Eleven Federal Holidays· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period· Parental Leave· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution· Dental and Vision Insurance· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule · Continuing education assistance· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts· Employee Assistance Program · Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)· 529 College Savings Plan· Legal Insurance · Pet Insurance
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law
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