Senior Systems Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support mission-critical operations in Springfield, VA. This is a full-time on-site role requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. Candidates must be flexible to support shifts between 5AM–9PM EST and participate in on-call rotations.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-based system administration and experience supporting secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure within Federal environments.

Responsibilities for the Senior Systems Administrator include:

• Support cloud system implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance across AWS C2S environments

• Resolve issues across applications, operating systems, hardware, and network infrastructure

• Interface with Amazon/C2S, NGA-ESC, and internal stakeholders for problem escalation and resolution

• Install and configure operating systems and application software

• Monitor system health using tools such as Kibana and AWS CloudWatch

Required Qualifications for the Senior Systems Administrator include:

• 5+ years of experience with Linux or windows systems administration

• Experience with AWS services: EC2, S3, IAM, CloudFormation (YAML/JSON), SNS, CloudWatch

• Scripting experience in Python

• Familiarity with DevOps tools: Elasticsearch, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with collaboration platforms: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence

• Bachelor's degree or years of experience in lieu of a degree

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI poly 

Compensation for the Senior Systems Administrator includes:

• Salary Range: $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience

• Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Sick Leave (as required by law)

This job opens for applications on 10/15/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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