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Senior System Administrator; Windows​/Linux-W2

Job in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listing for: Solving IT
Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux, Windows Server, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68880 - 89544 USD Yearly USD 68880.00 89544.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior System Administrator (Windows/Linux)-W2 Only

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
What we’re looking for
  • 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
Nice to have
  • Experience with Facets systems
  • Experience in highly regulated or government‑adjacent environments
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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