Hardware Systems Administrator

Job Title: Systems Administrator Job Description We are seeking multiple Systems Administrators to support the full lifecycle management of mission-critical hardware and infrastructure platforms across development, test, and deployment environments. This role blends systems administration, hardware platform management, automation, and DevSecOps infrastructure support to ensure highly reliable and secure operations. You will work hands-on with enterprise server, storage, and compute platforms while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and supplier teams. In this position, you will contribute to design support, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement, while also mentoring junior team members and driving modernization, automation, and operational excellence initiatives. Responsibilities Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise computing environments to ensure stable and secure operations. Support system deployment, integration, maintenance, upgrades, and operational readiness activities across development, test, and production environments. Apply structured problem-solving techniques to diagnose and resolve infrastructure and platform issues efficiently. Ensure system availability, reliability, security, and performance across all supported environments. Configure, deploy, and maintain development, test, and operational hardware platforms, including servers and related infrastructure. Manage hardware inventories, including firmware updates, BIOS/UEFI configurations, and platform upgrades. Evaluate returned or suspect hardware and perform root cause investigations to identify failure modes and corrective actions. Conduct hardware troubleshooting, diagnostics, and failure analysis on systems, assemblies, and components. Interface with vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support component qualification efforts. Analyze hardware reliability trends and recommend corrective actions and lifecycle improvements. Support engineering change activities and configuration management processes for hardware and infrastructure platforms. Develop and enhance automation solutions that improve system provisioning, configuration, testing, and deployment. Maintain approved hardware and software baselines across multiple environments and enforce configuration control. Implement infrastructure-as-code and automated configuration management practices using tools such as Ansible or similar orchestration technologies. Improve operational efficiency through scripting, orchestration, and process standardization. Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, work instructions, and configuration records. Administer and maintain DevSecOps platforms such as GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Harbor, and related tooling. Monitor DevSecOps platform health, capacity, performance, and availability, and address issues proactively. Manage upgrades, patches, system backups, and platform lifecycle activities for DevSecOps and infrastructure systems. Review vendor release documentation, security advisories, and compatibility requirements prior to implementation. Develop and execute upgrade and validation procedures, including testing, rollout, and post-implementation verification. Support hardware and software integration activities and contribute to system fielding, installation, and transition into operational environments. Mentor junior team members by sharing best practices in systems administration, automation, and infrastructure support. Support mission-critical or highly regulated computing environments with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Active Secret Security Clearance. Demonstrated experience in enterprise systems administration and infrastructure support, including BIOS/UEFI configuration, firmware management, BMC administration, and hardware diagnostics. Hands-on experience with hardware platform deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management. Proficiency in configuration management and baseline control for hardware and software environments. Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible or similar orchestration tools. Strong skills in operating system installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting on Linux platforms. Experience with hardware and software integration activities in complex technical environments. Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting across interconnected systems. Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, procedures, and operational guides. Experience supporting mission-critical or highly regulated computing environments where reliability and security are paramount. Additional Skills & Qualifications Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline. Experience managing enterprise server, storage, networking, and compute platforms. Expertise with automated operating system deployment and provisioning technologies. Experience implementing DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and CI/CD practices. Knowledge of system security hardening, compliance automation, and vulnerability remediation. Experience supporting geographically distributed or high-availability infrastructure environments. Experience troubleshooting issues across hardware, firmware, operating systems, and applications. Experience with monitoring, observability, telemetry, and reliability engineering practices. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and systems engineering methodologies. Experience fielding, installing, and transitioning complex systems into operational environments. Experience administering and maintaining DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, and Harbor. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and supplier teams. Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Work Environment This role supports mission-critical infrastructure in a dynamic technical environment that spans development, test, and operational settings. You will work with enterprise-grade servers, storage, networking, and compute platforms, as well as DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, and Harbor. The position begins with an onboarding period in Warrenton, during which you will be on site full time for approximately the first two months to complete training, integration, and knowledge transfer. After onboarding, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule with two days per week on site and three days per week working from home, subject to operational needs. The environment emphasizes reliability, security, automation, and collaboration, with close interaction across engineering, operations, and supplier teams and a strong focus on structured processes, documentation, and continuous improvement. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Warrenton, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $62.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Warrenton,VA. 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