Cleared System Administrator

Sr. System Administrator

What will you be doing:

The Sr. System Administrator will provide system administration support for a large, complex network environment with geographically distributed, air‑gapped systems. This role involves maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting systems, ensuring operational continuity, and supporting engineering requirements in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail‑oriented, and skilled in managing multiple domains, logins, and infrastructure components.

• Install, configure, and administer systems, applications, and processes while ensuring uptime and performance.
• Maintain and secure server/network environments including patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management, Active Directory, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software issues, outages, and performance problems.
• Support security management, accreditation documentation, and system hardening (DISA, High Assurance).
• Administer and sustain web‑based applications and server enclaves.
• Collaborate with users, support staff, and management on system operations and upgrades.

• 8+ years of systems administration experience supporting end users and technical staff.
• Proficient with Windows Server (2012R2/2016/2019), Active Directory, and Linux (RHEL 7/8).
• Experience with VMware, virtualization (client/server), Apache Tomcat, IIS, SQL Server, and backup/restore.
• Knowledge of automation and monitoring tools (SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, Solar Winds, Nessus).
• Familiar with PKI systems, security protocols, vulnerability assessments, and accreditation processes.
• Experience with hardware installation, configuration, reimaging, disk arrays, Power Shell/Power
  
  CLI, and networking (switches, routers, LAN, cabling).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and support occasional short‑term travel.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Proficiency with SQL Server.

* Salary Range:
$175,000 – $200,000

* The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Bestgate Engineering isn’t just any tech company—we’re on the front lines, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that support mission‑critical work for government customers and the military. Whether it’s cloud‑native technologies, software modernization, embedded engineering, high‑performance computing, or data science, we’re making an impact where it matters most.
At Bestgate, we believe in putting people first—our employees and our customers. That’s why our core values—employee focus, transparency, reliability, and excellence—drive everything we do!

• PTO:
  Starting at 26 days with options to adjust for personal needs.
• 401k: 7% gift, fully vested from day one!
• Free Medical, Dental, Vision:
  Coverage for employees and dependents.
• $5,000 in Training:
  For certifications, conferences, and continued learning.
• End‑of‑Year Bonuses:
  Recognizing your hard work.
• Morale‑Building
  
  Hours:
  
  8 hours annually for team‑building activities.

Plus, flexibility, internal mobility programs, career pathing, engaged leadership, and a robust external referral program.

Equal Opportunity Employer Bestgate is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.