Mission-Critical SysAdmin: Cloud & Classified Systems

Cryptic Vector; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical insurance

100% company-paid dental and vision insurance

25% 401(k) company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and leave policies

Job summary

Cryptic Vector, located in Fort Meade, is looking for a System Administrator to support mission-critical applications for classified programs. You will ensure reliable and secure operation of high-stakes systems, managing Linux and Windows servers in AWS and Kubernetes environments.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years managing Docker-based applications, strong AWS skills, and a current TS clearance. The position offers generous benefits including 100% company-paid health insurance and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing Docker-based applications and containerized environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM).
• Strong Linux and Windows administration skills.
• Current active TS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support applications deployed in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
• Manage Docker-based services across production AWS and Kubernetes clusters.
• Perform application deployments, scaling, and troubleshooting in AWS environments.
• Support high-side classified networks in secure environments.

Skills

Docker management

AWS cloud services

Linux administration

Windows administration

Kubernetes

Education

Security+ certification

Job description

Cryptic Vector, located in Fort Meade, is looking for a System Administrator to support mission-critical applications for classified programs. You will ensure reliable and secure operation of high-stakes systems, managing Linux and Windows servers in AWS and Kubernetes environments.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years managing Docker-based applications, strong AWS skills, and a current TS clearance. The position offers generous benefits including 100% company-paid health insurance and competitive salary.