Senior Systems Administrator – TS/SCI Clearance

Innovative Systems & Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Employer-funded Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Travel reimbursement

Employee referral program

Employee recognition program

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

Innovative Systems & Solutions in Annapolis Junction, MD, is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support IT systems across client/server/storage/network environments for DoD and Federal customers. The role includes handling Tier 1/2 support, system maintenance, and performance enhancements to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 10+ years of SA experience, and a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a System Administrator in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 5 additional years of SA experience may substitute for a degree.
• 5 additional years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute.
• Strong experience troubleshooting complex IT systems.
• Experience with UNIX and Windows system administration.
• Ability to manage daily IT operations and provide user support.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Support escalation processes and communicate status updates to agency management and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain involvement in dispatch system and hardware issue resolution.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain operating system software and network components.
• Implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
• Monitor daily IT system operations, including servers, storage, networks, and mobile devices.
• Perform system capacity planning and resource optimization.
• Develop system engineering management and integration/test plans.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback for escalated issues.
• Collaborate with government personnel, program staff, and senior leadership.
• Ensure technical integrity of systems engineering deliverables.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

System administration

UNIX administration

Windows administration

Troubleshooting IT systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Innovative Systems & Solutions in Annapolis Junction, MD, is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support IT systems across client/server/storage/network environments for DoD and Federal customers. The role includes handling Tier 1/2 support, system maintenance, and performance enhancements to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 10+ years of SA experience, and a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.