Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Washington
Senior Systems Administrator jobs in Washington are open across Seattle, Olympia, and Redmond and other Washington metros, with employers like Nordstrom, State of Washington, and Providence hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Linux system administration
- GitLab Enterprise Edition administration (Omnibus installs, upgrades, configuration)
- PostgreSQL database administration (backups, replication, tuning)
- Ansible configuration management (writing/maintaining playbooks and roles)
- HAProxy or F5 load balancer configuration (SSL termination, backend pools, health checks)
- TLS/SSL certificate management (full CA chain, renewals, troubleshooting)
- Shell scripting (Bash) for automation and troubleshooting
- Monitoring and log analysis (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of Git workflows, branching, and merge requests
- Networking fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, TCP/IP, port management)
- CI/CD concepts, GitLab Runners, pipelines, shared runner infrastructure
- Terraform (AWS infrastructure provisioning, state management)
- Experience setting up or migrating GitLab to AWS cloud environments and/or Kubernetes (Helm chart deployments, EKS/ECS orchestration)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain GitLab across multiple environments
- Perform structured version upgrades across all environments following change management procedures
- Manage platform infrastructure
- Maintain and extend Ansible playbooks and Terraform configurations (infrastructure-as-code)
- Set up and Manage AWS Geo DR site
- Administer GitLab Runners (shared Linux runners, EKS runners) and CI/CD infrastructure
- Support cloud-native GitLab deployments including Kubernetes-based installations using Helm charts and container orchestration on EKS
- Monitor platform health using Splunk, Grafana, and ServiceNow alerting and responding to incidents
- Handle user support requests via Mattermost and ServiceNow escalations
- Manage SSL/TLS certificates, Kerberos Keytabs, and service accounts
- Remediate vulnerabilities and manage Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) within required timelines
- Participate in SAFe Program Increments and sprint ceremonies
- Document procedures, runbooks, and architecture changes in team wiki
- Coordinate with Network, Security, Database, and M365 teams for cross-functional work
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Coordinate with team across multiple towers
- Ability to effectively communicate with Product Managers, Architects and other Stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Prioritization and time management across multiple concurrent tasks (compliance deadlines, upgrades, support)
- Mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior team members
Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $120,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Function: TECHNOLOGY
Role: Engineer
Job Id: 417723
Desired Skills: Git
Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000 a year
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Linux system administration
- GitLab Enterprise Edition administration (Omnibus installs, upgrades, configuration)
- PostgreSQL database administration (backups, replication, tuning)
- Ansible configuration management (writing/maintaining playbooks and roles)
- HAProxy or F5 load balancer configuration (SSL termination, backend pools, health checks)
- TLS/SSL certificate management (full CA chain, renewals, troubleshooting)
- Shell scripting (Bash) for automation and troubleshooting
- Monitoring and log analysis (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of Git workflows, branching, and merge requests
- Networking fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, TCP/IP, port management)
- CI/CD concepts, GitLab Runners, pipelines, shared runner infrastructure
- Terraform (AWS infrastructure provisioning, state management)
- Experience setting up or migrating GitLab to AWS cloud environments and/or Kubernetes (Helm chart deployments, EKS/ECS orchestration)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain GitLab across multiple environments
- Perform structured version upgrades across all environments following change management procedures
- Manage platform infrastructure
- Maintain and extend Ansible playbooks and Terraform configurations (infrastructure-as-code)
- Set up and Manage AWS Geo DR site
- Administer GitLab Runners (shared Linux runners, EKS runners) and CI/CD infrastructure
- Support cloud-native GitLab deployments including Kubernetes-based installations using Helm charts and container orchestration on EKS
- Monitor platform health using Splunk, Grafana, and ServiceNow alerting and responding to incidents
- Handle user support requests via Mattermost and ServiceNow escalations
- Manage SSL/TLS certificates, Kerberos Keytabs, and service accounts
- Remediate vulnerabilities and manage Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) within required timelines
- Participate in SAFe Program Increments and sprint ceremonies
- Document procedures, runbooks, and architecture changes in team wiki
- Coordinate with Network, Security, Database, and M365 teams for cross-functional work
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Coordinate with team across multiple towers
- Ability to effectively communicate with Product Managers, Architects and other Stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Prioritization and time management across multiple concurrent tasks (compliance deadlines, upgrades, support)
- Mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior team members
Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $120,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Function: TECHNOLOGY
Role: Engineer
Job Id: 417723
Desired Skills: Git
Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000 a year
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Senior Systems Administrator Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Nordstrom4
- State of Washington4
- Providence3
- King County, WA2
- OSI Systems2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Government & Public Sector6
- Electronics & Hardware4
- Retail4
- Agriculture & Farming3
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior systems administrator jobs across Washington.
- Five or more years of hands-on systems administration experience in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with Windows Server and Active Directory administration and management
- Experience managing Linux systems including configuration, patching, and user administration
- Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Hyper-V
- Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud infrastructure services
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior systems administrator jobs are there in Washington?
There are 44+ senior systems administrator openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Seattle, Olympia, and Redmond. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
How much do senior systems administrators make in Washington?
Senior systems administrators in Washington earn a median of about $103,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,500 for the lowest 10% to over $154,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Washington cities have the most senior systems administrator jobs?
Seattle, Olympia, and Redmond have the most senior systems administrator openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior systems administrators in Washington?
Employers hiring senior systems administrators in Washington include Nordstrom, State of Washington, and Providence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior systems administrator jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 57% of senior systems administrator openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for senior systems administrator jobs in Washington?
You can apply to senior systems administrator jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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