System Administrator

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

About Cryptic Vector

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. Our culture fosters growth, learning, and retention of top talent. If producing out-of-the-box solutions is your specialty, you'll feel right at home.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support applications deployed in AWS and Kubernetes environments in support of multiple classified programs at Fort Meade.
• Manage Docker‑based services and containerized 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 containerized 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 % 401(k) company contribution.
• Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time.
• Flexible work hours.
• Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, and 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.