Sr. Linux & Windows System Admin

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Linux & Windows System Administrator to support a mission-driven organization within the government contracting and cybersecurity industry. The Sr. Linux & Windows System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining secure, compliant, and highly available enterprise environments while supporting critical infrastructure, security monitoring, and vulnerability management initiatives. The Sr. Linux & Windows System Administrator role is a long term open ended contract opportunity and requires you to work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. An active TS/SCI with FSPG is required for this role.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Linux & Windows System Administrator:

    • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux and Windows server environments.

    • Monitor system performance, availability, and security across multiple environments.

    • Support IT security compliance initiatives and ensure systems adhere to organizational and regulatory standards.

    • Utilize Splunk for log aggregation, monitoring, analysis, and security event investigations.

    • Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation activities using Nessus and related security tools.

    • Implement system patches, upgrades, and configuration changes while minimizing operational impact.

    • Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to improve system security posture.

    • Develop and maintain technical documentation, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

    • Participate in troubleshooting efforts for hardware, software, network, and infrastructure issues.

Requirements of the Sr. Linux & Windows System Administrator:

    • Minimum 10 years of System Administration experience supporting enterprise environments.

    • Strong experience administering both Linux and Windows operating systems.

    • Hands-on experience with IT security compliance, auditing, and cybersecurity best practices.

    • Experience utilizing Splunk and/or Nessus for security monitoring and vulnerability management.

    • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.

    • Security+ CE or higher certification required.

    • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

    • Experience supporting secure, mission-critical environments is highly preferred.

Compensation for the Sr. Linux & Windows System Administrator:

    • Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000

    • Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Linux Administration, Windows Server, System Administration, Splunk, Nessus, Vulnerability Management, Security Compliance, Cybersecurity, Security+, Security Plus CE, TS/SCI, Full Scope Polygraph, FSP, Enterprise Infrastructure, Server Administration, Incident Response, Log Analysis, Patch Management, Risk Mitigation, Information Assurance, Infrastructure Support, Network Security, Government Contracting, Security Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Active Directory

This job opens for applications on 10/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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