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Secret Cleared Sr Systems Administrator

Zantech Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Remote Reston Full-time Senior Systems Administration

At a glance

Senior Systems Administration role at Zantech. Remote, United States · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $139,260–$193,000.

Estimated pay

Zantech has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$139,260 – $193,000
What the middle half of senior systems administration roles in Reston paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $142,000. Last updated Oct 14, 2026.
RoleSystems Administration
SenioritySenior
LocationReston
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 8d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Install, configure and maintain network software, communication links and application environments across the program
  • Analyze capacity and performance, then recommend system changes or upgrades to keep services available
  • Implement load balancing and fault tolerance, while handling vulnerability work and security patching
  • Manage development through production environments, support databases and SSRS, and help users troubleshoot issues
  • Plan and validate deployments, migrations and recovery steps; automate recurring administration and document procedures

What you bring

  • At least ten years in specialized IT work, including extensive hands-on software installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
  • A bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, plus required DoD 8570/8140 IA and operating-system certifications
  • Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required for the contract

Who this fits

This senior systems administration role suits someone with broad, hands-on experience across platforms, application networking, security and database support. You’ll coordinate with technical teams and customer representatives, and provide remote maintenance to systems at multiple locations. The role requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

From the employer

  • Secret Cleared Sr Systems Administrator

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Sr Systems Administrator to contribute to the success of our DoD Client.

The Sr Systems Administrator ensures stable operation of computer software systems and network connections supporting the DLA Disposition Integration Web (DIW) Program Office. Responsible for planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software, communication links, and application environments. Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking including load balancing, fault tolerance, and vulnerability management supporting applications including ETID, RTD Web/Mobile, Compliance Suite, GenComm, ESP, and future mobile applications.

Impact: This role directly impacts system availability, performance, and security for DLA's mission to manage disposal of excess property from military services and support disaster relief operations nationwide.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

  • System/network software installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization
  • Capacity/performance analysis; provide system configuration change/upgrade recommendations
  • Application networking: load balancing, fault tolerance implementation
  • Vulnerability management and security patching (STIGs, SRRs, CERT/CTO/IA compliance)
  • Automation via scripts and tools; develop system administrator procedures
  • Environment management (Development, Test, Stage, Production)
  • Database administration support: DBMS software/patches, backup/recovery, COOP participation
  • End user support, training, and troubleshooting
  • Remote maintenance support to operational systems at multiple locations
  • SSRS configuration support; data management and reporting
  • Develop and execute implementation, configuration, migration, validation, rollback, and contingency plans.
  • Automate repeatable administrative tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, configuration management, or infrastructure-as-code tools where appropriate.
  • Validate system functionality and operational readiness following upgrades, deployments, patches, and migrations.

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

  • 10 years of specialized Information Technology experience, with the majority specialized in numerous Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions
  • At least 10 years of concentrated, hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software

Skills Required:

  • Expert systems administration across multiple platforms (Windows Server, Linux, etc.)
  • Network software, communication links, application servers
  • Advanced application networking, load balancing, fault tolerance
  • Support monitoring, alerting, performance tuning, capacity planning, and service availability reporting.
  • Vulnerability management, security tools, configuration management
  • DISA, J64 TFS, Azure GovCloud environments
  • Database administration knowledge, SSRS support
  • Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, critical thinking, time-management, communication and prioritization skills
  • Proven ability to write and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, configuration records, meaningful statuses, and implementation plans.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager, technical leads, developers, DBAs, security specialists, functional analysts, testers, and customer representatives.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, eliminate recurring incidents, improve standardization, and lower operational risk.

Required Education/Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology related field with 10 years of relevant experience
  • Certifications Required:
    • DoD 8570/8140 IA certification - Operating system certifications for administered systems
    • Operating system certifications relevant to administered systems

Required Security Clearance:

  • Active Secret Clearance (minimum) and US Citizenship per contract requirements.

“Outstanding Performance…Always!”

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!

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