System Administrator III TS/SCI POLY

Bct Llc; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching

Health Coverage with HSA

Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage

Tuition/Training Reimbursement

Wellness Membership

Box Seats to Orioles Games

Pet Adoption Program

Scholarship Opportunities

Job summary

BCT LLC is seeking a System Administrator III to support a large-scale Linux system, including installation of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for compute, network, memory, and storage components.

The candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with POLY and have a strong background in system security, SR&A, and performance enhancements to improve reliability. This role is based in Annapolis, MD and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; five (5) years of additional Systems Administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI with POLY clearance is required.
• Experience with large-scale Linux cluster environments and administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution.
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Configure UNIX and Windows operating systems and load operating system software; troubleshoot and maintain network components.
• Monitor day-to-day operations, perform capacity planning, and optimize resource utilization.
• Provide detailed analysis of escalated tickets to management and customers.

Skills

Linux CLI

System administration

Red Hat Satellite

Splunk

VMware ESXi

SaltStack

Ansible

Security compliance

Nagios

HPE OneView

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A career at BCT LLC means being part of something bigger than yourself. Our success comes from the dedication of our people and their commitment to delivering meaningful solutions for our customers and their missions. If you’re looking for a supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration and shared success matter, we invite you to explore a career with BCT LLC.

About the job

BCT LLC is seeking a System Administrator III to join our team. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with POLY and be responsible for providing support for a large-scale Linux system including installation of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all the compute, network, memory, and storage system components. In addition, the System Administrator shall maintain the system security integrity and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

In addition, you will have

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Position Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI
• Experience in performing System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux cluster environment
• General technical knowledge regarding compute, network, memory, and storage system components
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite systems management solution
• Familiarity using Splunk for ingesting, indexing, searching, monitoring, and analyzing big data
• Experience with the sustainment and support of large Linux clusters including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution
• Experience configuring and sustaining VMware ESXi/Virtualization environments
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as SaltStack and Ansible
• Experience with corporate STE/STN security compliance policies and procedures
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as HPE One View and Nagios
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience with distributed files systems such as Weka, CEPH, GPFS, and HDFS
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence

Required Certification

Security +

Required Education

Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional Systems Administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Salary Range

$161,800-212,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, BCT-LLC considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions

What We Offer

• Competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• Health Coverage with Employer Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Wellness Membership Program
• Box Seats to Orioles Games
• Pet Adoption Program
• Several Scholarship Opportunities available to BCT family members/dependents

Our Story

Founded in 2006, BCT LLC is a small business built on a strong foundation of core values: Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. These principles guide everything we do and drive our commitment to delivering exceptional service to every customer.

Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, BCT proudly supports clients throughout the DMV region and beyond. With more than 70 years of combined experience supporting National Security missions, our leadership brings deep expertise, insight, and dedication to the work we do. At BCT, our employees are at the heart of our success. Team members benefit from a highly supportive, hands-on home‑office staff and leadership that is genuinely invested in their growth, well‑being, and long‑term success. Simply put, BCT delivers the small‑business experience unlike any other-come see the difference.

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.