Added - 6 hours ago System Administrator Level 3 Technical Maryland

CyberPoint International; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking a System Administrator Level 3 to support hybrid infrastructure environments. This full-time role, requiring TS/SCI+FSP Security Clearance, involves administration of both Windows and Linux systems, deployment of AWS cloud infrastructure, and leveraging automation for improved operations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, relevant certifications, and significant experience in cloud management and system troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Polygraph security clearance required.
• Extensive experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server environments with Active Directory and DNS.
• Deploy and manage AWS cloud infrastructure services.
• Implement automation for IT operations using scripts.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux System administration

AWS cloud management

Automation scripting (SaltStack, Ansible)

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience

IAT Level II Certification

Tools

SaltStack

Ansible

Python

Bash

Job description

System Administrator Level 3 Technical (Maryland) | Full‑Time, 100% onsite. Requires active TS/SCI+FSP Security Clearance.

What We’re Looking For

As a System Administrator at CyberPoint, you will support and maintain hybrid infrastructure environments spanning both on‑premises systems and AWS cloud platforms. You’ll play a key role in ensuring system reliability, scalability and security while leveraging automation to streamline operations.

This role requires strong experience across Windows and Linux administration, cloud infrastructure and configuration management tools. You’ll work closely with engineering and operations teams to deploy, manage and optimize mission‑critical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Administer and support Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments, including Active Directory, DNS and Certificate Authorities.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems (e.g. RHEL 8/9, Amazon Linux 2023) within AWS.
• Deploy, manage and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM and related services.
• Support hybrid environments by maintaining both cloud‑based and on‑premises systems.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and configurations using SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and Python.
• Implement infrastructure‑as‑code and configuration management practices to streamline provisioning and deployments.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and implement improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Support system patching, updates and security compliance across environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support mission and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• IAT Level II Certification (e.g. Security+, CE, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP or equivalent).
• Extensive experience administering:
  • AWS cloud environments (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, etc).
  • Windows Server 2019/2022 (Active Directory, DNS, PKI/Certificate Services).
  • Linux Systems (RHEL 8/9, Amazon Linux 2023 or similar).
• Experience supporting hybrid (cloud + on‑prem) infrastructure environments.
• Strong experience with automation and configuration management tools:
  • SaltStack
  • Ansible
  • Bash
  • Python
• Experience managing Windows 10/11 client systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, infrastructure and cloud environments.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience designing and optimizing AWS environments for performance and scalability.
• Strong background in infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.
• Experience with security hardening and compliance in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools in AWS or hybrid environments.
• Ability to lead infrastructure improvements and mentor junior administrators.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams.

CyberPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status or other federal, state and local protected characteristics.

As a federal contractor, CyberPoint has established affirmative action programs to ensure non‑discrimination and affirmative action in CyberPoint’s policies and practices for qualified women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The narrative portion of CyberPoint’s affirmative action plans are available for inspection at our offices during normal business hours. Employees and applicants interested in inspecting these plans should contact Human Resources by phone 410‑779‑6700 or by email at [e-mail] for assistance.

If you are interested in applying for employment with CyberPoint and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at [e-mail] or by calling 410‑779‑6700.