Systems Administrator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
About Zaden Technologies
Zaden Technologies is a defense technology company based in Huntsville, Alabama. We build AI, DevSecOps and digital engineering products and put them to work for DoD customers.
Work hands-on with the systems behind the Defense Health Agency's test labs, from patching to test-event support.
You'll support a new Defense Health Agency program. This position is contingent upon contract award, and the start date will align with the program start.
What you'll do:
- Administer Windows and Linux servers
- Patch systems and apply STIG settings
- Work tickets and account requests
- Support setup for scheduled test events
Must have:
- 3 or more years in systems administration
- Windows Server and Linux administration
- Experience working a ticket queue against service levels
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and keep the background investigation DHA designates for this position
- DoD 8140 qualification for your work role before privileged access, or the ability to earn it within six months
Nice to have:
- vSphere experience
- PowerShell or Bash scripting
- An active Secret clearance or higher
Location: Chantilly, Virginia, on site at the test center, with work at the Ashburn, Virginia data center as needed.
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required for the investigation this role needs. Zaden's FSO verifies investigation status.
Pay range: $89,000 to $120,000 per year for Chantilly, Virginia.
Questions about this role? Email [email protected].
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Equal opportunity
Zaden Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status the law protects.