Senior Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Cyntel Technologies, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cyntel Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for Fort Meade, MD. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and hands-on management of multi-user servers, with emphasis on uptime, security, and performance to support mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities include LAN/WAN policy maintenance, system design, deployment of hardware and software, and ensuring secure configuration. A background in VMware, Windows Server, AD, SAN, and Linux is essential, along with strong

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology plus 5+ years as a System Administrator
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a System Administrator
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with VMware utilization technologies
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Windows Server administration including DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with SAN storage
• Knowledge of Linux system administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012 administration and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of IT security fundamentals and security administration
• Information Assurance DoD 85701-M Certification
• VMware Certified Professional Certification
• Security+ certification

Responsibilities

• Maintain LAN/WAN policies and oversee network security requirements
• Design and monitor new, complex systems
• Configure and install systems hardware or software and manage server and domain security
• Troubleshoot complex networking and administration issues with Network Administrators
• Plan installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications
• Manage accounts, access rights, and implement security procedures/tools
• Resolve hardware/software interface issues
• Ensure systems availability, integrity, and efficiency
• Maintain system configurations and apply fixes, upgrades, enhancements
• Perform feasibility studies on complex information systems
• Participate in management meetings and special projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology

8 years of related experience; degree substitution allowed

Tools

VMware utilization technologies

Windows Server

Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

DHCP

DNS

Active Directory

SAN storage

Linux administration

Security+

Cisco Identity Services Engine

PowerShell scripting

Job description

SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Fort Meade, MD | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: Active TS/SCI

The System Administrator (SysAdmin) candidate will be responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers.

The SysAdmin will ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers they manage meet the needs of the users.

The SysAdmin may be required to install or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies; troubleshoot; train or supervise staff; or offer technical support for projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain Responsibility for Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) policies
• Design and monitor new complex systems
• Configure and install systems hardware or software and maintain server and domain security requirements.
• Solve complex networking and administration issues and use critical thinking to support network functionality alongside Network Administrators.
• Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications software
• Manage accounts, network rights, access to systems and equipment and implement security procedures and tools.
• Resolve hardware and software interface and interoperability problems.
• Ensures systems availability, functionality, integrity and efficiency.
• Maintain systems configuration and manage the installation and integration of system fixes, upgrades and enhancements.
• Perform feasibility studies on complex information systems and conduct in-depth analysis complicated by novel problems.
• Participate in Management meetings, discussions, committees and special projects

Required Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI Cleared with current C/I Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology and 8 years of related experience. Additional related IT experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a System Administrator
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with VMware utilization technologies
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Microsoft System Administration including lodging scripting, Group Policy objects (GPO's) and Windows servers roles including DHCP, DNS and active directory.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with SAN storage.
• Knowledge of Linux system administration including lodging.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012 System Administration and Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of essentials for IT security and security administration.
• Information Assurance DOD 85701-M Certification.
• VMWare Certified Professional Certification
• Must have Security + certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with CISCO Identity Services Engine.
• VMWare Certified Professional Certification
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and Networking.
• Experience with clustering.
• Experience with Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques and requirements appropriate to manage base level network systems.
• MCSA Certification.
• VCAP Certification.
• CCIE Certification
• CCNP Certification

Salary Range: $105,000 – $112,000 Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, security clearance status, certifications, and contract requirements.

Why Cyntel Technologies?

Cyntel Technologies offers a competitive benefit package to include:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance

What sets Cyntel Technologies apart is its commitment to mission continuity, experienced leadership, and long-term career growth. Our leadership team is made up of former military and intelligence professionals who understand the mission firsthand. At Cyntel, we directly support mission-critical intelligence operations across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, operating close to the customer to inform real-world decisions. For those transitioning from service, this means joining a stable, growing firm where your experience is respected, your voice is heard through direct access to senior leadership, and you have clear opportunities for upward mobility and continued impact.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.