Mid/Sr System Administrator (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Job summary

J T in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Mid/Sr System Administrator to deliver full‑lifecycle systems administration across multiple air‑gapped enclaves. You will deploy, patch, and optimize server and desktop environments, drive security compliance, and troubleshoot complex issues to maximize uptime.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with 8+ years of experience), proficiency in Windows Server 2019, AD, and RHEL, and hands‑on VMware virtualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed plus 8+ years of relevant systems administration experience OR an equivalent combination of additional hands-on experience substituting for the degree.
• Proficiency with Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, and foundational knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Hands-on experience administering client and server virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware).
• Demonstrated familiarity with enterprise monitoring, automation, and security tools (e.g., SaltStack, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus).
• Proven ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, reimage, back up, and restore enterprise server and desktop hardware.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support occasional day or short-duration travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, optimize, and maintain Windows and Linux server/desktop configurations across complex, air-gapped enclaves.
• Administer, sustain, and troubleshoot web-based information sharing and storage application environments.
• Manage Active Directory, domain services, group policies, certificate renewals, and access controls.
• Execute system scanning, vulnerability management, security patching, and vulnerability mitigation using automated tools.
• Perform client and server virtualization management, virtual machine provisioning, and hardware reimaging/troubleshooting.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of server and network architectures to facilitate rapid incident response and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate system status, scheduled maintenance, and outage resolutions with end users, technical teams, and program leadership.
• Support occasional short-duration local/day travel and handle physical equipment handling (up to 50 lbs).

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Windows Server 2019

Active Directory

RHEL

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Documentation

Air-gapped enclaves security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering / CS / Information Systems / Eng. Management or related

8+ years of relevant systems administration experience

Tools

SaltStack

Ansible

Splunk

Puppet

SolarWinds

Nessus

VMware

PowerShell

PowerCLI

SQL Server

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $100,000 – $200,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an energetic and experienced Mid/Sr System Administrator to support a large, complex, and geographically distributed network environment in Annapolis Junction, MD.

In this role, you will deliver full-lifecycle systems administration, operations, and maintenance across multiple air-gapped enclaves, each featuring dedicated domains, storage architectures, and network infrastructure. You will be responsible for deploying, patching, and optimizing server and desktop environments, driving security compliance, and troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues to ensure maximum operational uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, optimize, and maintain Windows and Linux server/desktop configurations across complex, air-gapped enclaves.

Administer, sustain, and troubleshoot web-based information sharing and storage application environments.

Manage Active Directory, domain services, group policies, certificate renewals, and access controls.

Execute system scanning, vulnerability management, security patching, and vulnerability mitigation using automated tools.

Perform client and server virtualization management, virtual machine provisioning, and hardware reimaging/troubleshooting.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of server and network architectures to facilitate rapid incident response and knowledge sharing.

Communicate system status, scheduled maintenance, and outage resolutions with end users, technical teams, and program leadership.

Support occasional short-duration local/day travel and handle physical equipment handling (up to 50 lbs).

Required Qualifications & Experience

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline plus at least 8 years of relevant systems administration experience, OR

Equivalent combination of additional years of hands‑on technical experience substituting for the degree.

Operating Systems & Directory Services: Proficiency with Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, and foundational knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

Virtualization: Hands‑on experience administering client and server virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware).

Enterprise Tools: Demonstrated familiarity with enterprise monitoring, automation, and security tools (e.g., SaltStack, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus).

Hardware & Operations: Proven ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, reimage, back up, and restore enterprise server and desktop hardware.

Physical & Travel Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support occasional day or short-duration travel.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server administration.

Automation and scripting experience using Python, SaltStack, PowerShell, and PowerCLI.

Background supporting software configuration management and development staging environments.

Experience working within Agile frameworks and delivery teams.

Working knowledge of PKI architectures utilizing Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and NTP synchronization.

Experience generating documentation and technical evidence for system security authorization and accreditation packages.

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing education and professional development

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.