System Administrator - TS/SCI in MD

CNF Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A classified technology services firm located in Fort Meade, Maryland, is seeking a System Administrator. The role involves installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining server configurations while ensuring security and compliance. Successful candidates will have experience in system administration, as well as cloud security proficiency. This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and adherence to DoD policies. On-site work in a classified facility is mandatory, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality and security.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
• Full-time on-site work in a classified facility.
• Proficiency in cloud security and DoD policies is necessary.
• Proficiency in cloud security and DoD policies.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure hardware and software to support operational requirements.
• Manage system resources including performance and availability.
• Administer user accounts and access controls.
• Perform periodic system maintenance, implement security controls, and ensure compliance with DoD security policies.
• Oversee backup and recovery operations, recover failed systems/servers, and support continuity of operations.

Skills

Systems administration

Troubleshooting

Cloud-based services

Networking concepts

Security controls

Networking concepts

Backups

Security policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Security+ certification or DoD-approved training

Job description

CNF Technologies is seeking a System Administrator to support installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining server configurations to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This work includes managing accounts, firewalls, patches, access control, passwords, account creation/administration, overseeing backups/recovery, and implementing operational and technical security controls while adhering to organizational security policies in a classified environment.

General Experience

• Demonstrated experience in systems administration, including installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware, software, and operating systems (Windows and/or Linux environments preferred).
• Experience with cloud-based services and classified enclave support.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and resolving system/server issues, performance problems, and failures.
• Familiarity with computer networking concepts, protocols, and server administration in secure/controlled environments.
• Experience conducting system maintenance, backups, recovery, and capacity/performance monitoring.

Functional Responsibility

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware, software, and system accounts to support operational requirements.
• Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, and serviceability.
• Administer user accounts, access controls, firewalls, patches, and security configurations.
• Perform periodic system maintenance (physical and electronic cleaning), implement security controls, and ensure compliance with DoD security policies.
• Oversee backup and recovery operations, recover failed systems/servers, and support continuity of operations.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Full‑time on‑site work in classified facility.
• Must comply with DoDM 8140.03 requirements for DCWF Work Role 451 (System Administrator), including obtaining and maintaining required foundational, residential, and continuous professional development qualifications/certifications at the appropriate proficiency level.
• Proficiency in cloud security (zero trust, CUI handling), architecture tools, and DoD policies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field from accredited institution.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant systems administration experience in DoD or government environments (additional years may substitute for formal education).
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 and DCWF 451 qualification standards upon entry or within established timelines (e.g., foundational certifications such as Security+ or DoD‑approved training for Basic/Intermediate proficiency; advanced certifications preferred).