Senior System Administrator; Windows/Linux-W2
Job in
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listed on 2026-07-17
Listing for:
Solving IT
Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux, Windows Server, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Must be based in Wisconsin
Rate:
Target of $50-$65; may flex based on experience
Type of Role: W2, Benefits Eligible
Contract Length: 6 months
-goal of contract to hire
Must be US Citizen due to work with government contracts
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator (Windows/Linux) to support a highly secure, enterprise environment with a strong focus on infrastructure stability, automation, and security compliance.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across Windows and Linux platforms, automating systems at scale, and supporting mission‑critical enterprise applications in a security-driven environment.
What you’ll do- Administer and support Windows and Linux server environments
- Automate system configuration and deployment using Ansible and/or Puppet
- Manage patching and software deployment using Tanium
- Support endpoint and application deployment in an enterprise environment
- Perform vulnerability management using Tenable and SCAP automation
- Manage privileged/service accounts using Cyber Ark
- Write and maintain scripts in Power Shell, Bash, or Python
- Support disaster recovery (DR) exercises
, including application restoration - Work closely with vendor applications supporting enterprise platforms
- Ensure systems are secure, stable, and highly available
- Strong experience with Windows Server and Linux administration
- Hands‑on experience with Tanium, Cyber Ark, and Tenable
- Experience with configuration management tools (
Ansible or Puppet
) - Strong scripting ability (
Power Shell, Bash, or Python
) - Experience with patch management, deployment, and automation
- Understanding of Windows Group Policy (GPO)
- Experience supporting disaster recovery and system restoration
Ability to work in a secure, compliance-driven environment
- Experience with Facets systems
- Experience in highly regulated or government‑adjacent environments
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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