Senior Systems Administrator
JOB TITLE
Senior Systems Administrator
DEPARTMENT
Technology Operations
REPORT TO
Senior Director of Security and Technology Operations
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time (exempt)
LOCATION
Remote
CITIZENSHIP
U.S. Citizenship required
CLEARANCE & LEVEL
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if needed)
ANNUAL SALARY (up to)
$130,000 (based on experience)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Eutelsat Network Solutions is seeking a dedicated and growth-oriented Senior Systems Administrator to join our
collaborative Technology team. Our mission is to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable technology services that empower the organization. In this role, you’ll support day-to-day operations by managing Microsoft 365 and Azure Gov Cloud environments, responding to helpdesk tickets, performing system patching, and maintaining configurations across hybrid systems. We are a team that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and contributing to a culture of operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support and act as the primary escalation point for complex infrastructure,
authentication, M365, access, and system-level issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced user, system, and performance issues across hybrid environments.
• Execute onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle management tasks across identity, applications, and devices.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain hybrid server, storage, networking, and endpoint infrastructure across all sites.
• Configure and deploy applications using centralized management tools such as Company Portal.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies to
streamline operational processes.
- Manage, monitor, and validate backup, restore, and disaster recovery solutions for hybrid systems.
• Perform regular system updates, patching cycles, and security hardening activities to maintain stability and
compliance.
• Support container deployments, updates, troubleshooting, and availability management.
Lead infrastructure-related projects by translating requirements into technical solutions and coordinating execution
across teams.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve security policies and technical controls across cloud and on-prem
environments.
• Conduct ongoing security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation alongside security and
governance teams.
• Coordinate with security and incident response teams on investigations, containment actions, and forensic efforts.
• Implement and administer monitoring and observability solutions such as Azure Monitor and Zabbix.
• Configure alerting and notification mechanisms to proactively identify system issues and performance degradation.
• Analyze infrastructure performance metrics and execute optimization strategies to improve reliability, scalability,
and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level failures and coordinate resolution efforts across cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, architectural diagrams, and runbooks to support operational continuity.
• Participate in all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, deployment,
testing, integration, cutover, and ongoing maintenance.
• Configure and deploy hardware, including servers, storage, networking, and endpoint devices at all organizational
sites to support projects and operational needs.
• Establishes and maintains cyber security posture for entrusted systems through application of sound cyber security
engineering principles such as implementation of access control, utilization of least privilege principles, central
authentication mechanism deployment, as well as following vendor recommendations.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- There are no supervisory responsibilities for this role.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 6 years of relevant systems administration experience
• Security+ CE certification or equivalent
• Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
• Knowledge of five or more of the following areas:
o Windows Server 2019, 2022
o Windows 11
o Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
o iDRAC and iLO
o Docker
o Enterprise networking
o Endpoint Security
o Vulnerability remediation
• Knowledge of five or more of the following cloud technologies:
o Virtual Machines
o vWAN, vHub, VNet, Subnets, WAF, Application Gateway
o SharePoint
o Exchange
o Entra ID
o Azure Virtual Desktop
o Azure Update Manager
o Key Vaults, Storage Accounts, and Managed Identities
Professional Skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (Zabbix, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
• Background in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, RMF)
• Familiarity with secure baselines and hardening guidelines such as DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
Technical Environment
• Cloud Platforms: Azure Gov, Microsoft 365 GCC-High
• Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu), Windows Server
• Automation Tools: Ansible, PowerShell, Python
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Grafana, Zabbix
• Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose
• End Users: 80
• Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash
Travel
Up to 20% of national travel is possible for this role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
OneWeb Technologies dba Eutelsat Network Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.