System Administrator

Crypticvector; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid medical insurance

100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance

Competitive salary and bonus

25% 401k company contribution

Generous PTO and parental leave

Flexible work hours

Tuition reimbursement and training allowance

Job summary

Crypticvector is seeking a sharp, hands-on System Administrator to support mission-critical applications for classified programs at Fort Meade. In this role, you will maintain high-stakes systems, manage AWS and Kubernetes environments, and support high-side networks securely.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in Docker-based applications and a strong grasp of both Linux and Windows administration. Benefits include 100% company-paid health insurance, generous PTO, and flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing Docker‑based applications and containerised environments in production.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services like EC2, EKS, RDS, and S3.
• Strong Linux and Windows administration skills required.
• Current active TS clearance essential.
• Experience with high‑side classified networks is necessary.
• Familiarity with PKI and SSH best practices is a must.
• Security+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support AWS and Kubernetes applications for classified programs.
• Manage Docker services across production AWS and Kubernetes clusters.
• Perform application scaling, patching, and monitoring.
• Manage cloud infrastructure to support mission applications.
• Ensure compliance monitoring for security requirements.
• Support networks in secure classified environments.
• Collaborate with users for solutions.
• Stay updated with cloud-native technologies for performance improvements.

Skills

Managing Docker‑based applications

AWS cloud services

Linux administration

Windows administration

Kubernetes

Strong problem-solving

Tools

AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM)

Docker

Kubernetes (K8s)

Job description

Description

At Cryptic Vector, we are dedicated to mission success. We take the time to understand our customers' needs, delivering products that perform when our nation needs them most. We understand that properly supporting the most unique missions of the United States government requires the nation’s best. Our focus is on creating a culture where the best and brightest want to grow, learn, and stay. If producing out-of-the-box solutions is your specialty, then you’ll feel right at home at Cryptic Vector. We are solving the country’s most unique problems in an environment where problem solvers and hard workers thrive. We've replaced corporate red tape with transparency and servant leadership. Honestly, it’s hard not to love this culture!

System Administrator

Cryptic Vector is seeking a sharp, hands‑on System Administrator to support mission‑critical applications for classified programs at Fort Meade. You will play a key role in keeping high‑stakes, high‑side systems reliable and secure — managing Linux and Windows servers, virtualization platforms, Docker‑based services, directory services, and endpoint compliance — so our teams can execute mission‑essential classified programs without interruption or compromise.

We need an organized, proactive team player who thrives on taking full ownership of complex secure environments. If you excel in fast‑paced, high‑security settings and want real responsibility supporting national defense programs, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support applications deployed in AWS and Kubernetes (K8s) environments in support of multiple classified programs at Fort Meade.
• Manage Docker‑based services and containerised applications across production AWS and Kubernetes clusters.
• Perform application deployments, scaling, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
• Manage AWS cloud infrastructure and services required to support mission applications.
• Perform system and application‑level auditing, logging, and compliance monitoring to meet customer security requirements.
• Support high‑side networks and mission systems (NSANet, JWICS, and SIPRNet) in secure classified environments.
• Work hands on with users to meet objectives and collaborate on solutions and problem resolutions.
• Stay current with cloud‑native technologies and implement improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and security of program applications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing Docker‑based applications and containerised environments in production.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.) and Kubernetes.
• Strong Linux and Windows administration skills.
• Current active TS clearance.
• Experience supporting high‑side classified networks (NSANet, JWICS, and/or SIPRNet).
• Familiarity with PKI, SSH, access control policies, and secure configuration best practices.
• Security+ certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% Company‑paid medical insurance for employees
• 100% Company‑paid dental and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and bonus
• 25% 401k company contribution
• Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
• Flexible work hours
• Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; therefore, this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.

Cryptic Vector is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.