Senior Systems Administrator (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Administrator (IT Infrastructure): Designing and maintaining enterprise IT systems, including servers, virtualization, and cloud environments with an accent on reliability, security, and scalability. Focus on executing system upgrades, cloud migrations, and enforcing security policies in a high-clearance federal environment.

Location: Remote / Multiple Locations (US), including Fort Meade. Must be based in the US and hold Top Secret Clearance.

Company

hirify.global is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and professional services to the federal government.

What you will do

• Design and maintain enterprise IT systems, including servers, storage, and virtualization infrastructure.
• Optimize system performance and security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Plan and execute critical system upgrades, migrations, and consolidations.
• Develop and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Implement security policies, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Mentor junior administrators and serve as the primary escalation point for critical incidents.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance is required.
• DoD 8140 Certification is required.
• 7–10+ years of experience in system administration within enterprise environments.
• Advanced expertise in Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and hybrid IT environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Nice to have

• Bachelor's Degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contributions.
• Competitive 401k matching and vesting schedule.
• Paid Time Off and 11 Federal Holidays.
• Continuing education assistance and legal insurance.
• Wellness perks including Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.