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Senior Systems Administrator

Unisys, Rockville, MD, United States


Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite – Rockville / Tysons area)

Must-Have Skills

Strong

Windows Administration

experience (enterprise-level access required)

Hands‑on

PowerShell scripting

Experience with

Cloud platforms – AWS & Azure (both preferred)

Experience with

DevOps / CI/CD pipelines and automation

Experience with

VMware or Hyper‑V

Exposure to

AI/GenAI tools for automation or productivity

Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and infrastructure performance tools

About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Systems Administrator / Engineer to join a high‑performing infrastructure team supporting enterprise‑grade environments. This role is heavily focused on Windows administration, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and automation, combining traditional system engineering with modern DevOps practices.

You’ll play a key role in managing and optimizing on‑prem and cloud‑based systems (AWS & Azure), improving reliability, and driving automation across the environment.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage enterprise Windows infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud environments

Administer and maintain Windows Servers, Active Directory, and system software

Build and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure

Develop and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines

Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and system upgrades

Manage and optimize virtualized environments (VMware/ Hyper‑V)

Implement monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive system improvements

Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions

Drive automation and efficiency using scripting and modern tools

Qualifications & Expectations

Proactive engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems

Strong experience in production environments / data centers

Someone who can drive automation and operational excellence

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

If you’re passionate about Windows infrastructure, cloud technologies, and automation, and want to work on modern, scalable systems, we’d love to connect.

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