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Principal Systems Administrator - Salary Range - $170K - $230K

RCT Systems
RCT Systems Salary
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Our program specializes in Linux (80%) and Windows (20%) environments, involving virtualization, storage, networking, hardware, and data center management. Our team collaborates to create innovative and sustainable IT solutions.

The onsite Principal Systems Administrator will manage installation, configuration, maintenance, failure analysis and recovery, performance monitoring, data storage, and security of the data center environment. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (shell, Perl, Powershell, Python, etc.) and extensive Linux administration experience are essential.

Mandatory Skills :

  • Architecting, deploying, and managing large Linux environments
  • Software and hardware installation, configuration, and updates
  • Server hardening
  • Configuring NFS, SAMBA, and SAN
  • System resource monitoring and allocation
  • Script development for automation and monitoring
  • System log auditing and compliance
  • Problem-solving for hardware and software issues
  • Documentation of configurations and maintenance history
  • Implementation of system policies and updates
  • Use of configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible)
  • Network and system performance analysis
  • User and group account management (Active Directory)

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent, and four years of relevant experience. Equivalent military training and / or experience in an information technology field will be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 5  years of intelligence community relevant work as a system administrator
  • 7  years of experience as a system administrator
  • Desired Skills :

  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Linux system upgrades and configuration management transitions
  • C2S / UC2S policies and procedures
  • S3 / GLACIERS instance creation
  • Rapid7 vulnerability scans and reports
  • RCT Systems offers :

  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous PTO and flexible schedules
  • 500.00 annual technology allowance
  • RCTSystemsiscommittedandproudtobeanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardstorace,color,religion,sex(toincludepregnancyandrelatedconditions,sexualorientation,andgenderidentity),nationalorigin,disability,veteranstatus,oranyotherfederallyprotectedclass.

    Salary : $170,000 - $230,000

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