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This position is contingent upon contract award, and the start date will align with the program start.\nWhat you'll do:\nAdminister Windows Server and Linux systems across two enclaves\nRun patching and STIG compliance and close scan findings\nLead system-level troubleshooting for test events\nMentor systems administrators and write runbooks\nMust have:\n8 or more years in systems administration\nWindows Server and Linux administration, including Active Directory\nExperience applying DISA STIGs and closing vulnerability findings\nU.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and keep the background investigation DHA designates for this position\nDoD 8140 qualification for your work role before privileged access, or the ability to earn it within six months\nNice to have:\nvSphere experience\nAnsible or PowerShell automation\nAn active Secret clearance or higher\nLocation: Chantilly, Virginia, on site at the test center, with work at the Ashburn, Virginia data center as needed.\nCitizenship: U.S. citizenship is required for the investigation this role needs. 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