System Administrator - TS/SCI Poly required

Emtakllc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emtakllc in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a seasoned System Administrator with TS/SCI Poly to support Linux systems across diverse environments, automation, and modern hyperconverged infrastructure. You will provide Tier 1-2 support, manage configurations, assist users, and help optimize capacity and performance while coordinating with mission-focused teams.

Experience with ProxMox, Centrify, Rancher, and HCI solutions is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of System Administration experience in programs of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent).
• IAT Level II certification (DoD 8570.01-M).

Responsibilities

• Implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT systems across diverse environments.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including issue identification and resolution.
• Manage daily configuration and operations of IT systems.
• Assist users with system access and usage, monitoring, and issue escalation.
• Analyze and resolve complex server hardware, application, and integration issues.
• Configure UNIX and Windows operating systems and support SOA-driven architectures.

Skills

Ansible automation

Windows SA

ProxMox

Centrify

Rancher

DataCore SANsymphony

Dell VxRail

HPE SimpliVity

Nutanix HCI

Scale Computing Platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

System Administrator - TS/SCI Poly required

• Annapolis Junction, MD

System Administrator

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Telework: Based on tasking

About the Role

We're seeking a highly experienced System Administrator with strong, quantifiable Linux system administration expertise. In this role, you'll support a wide range of IT systems across multiple environments, working with modern automation tools, hyperconverged infrastructure, and container-based technologies. You'll join a mission-focused team where your technical depth, troubleshooting skills, and ability to keep systems running smoothly will make a direct impact every day.

What You'll Work On

• Implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT systems across diverse environments
• Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
• Managing daily configuration and operations of IT systems
• Assisting users with system access and usage
• Monitoring and resolving issues across client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices
• Escalating and communicating system status to management and internal customers
• Optimizing system operations, resource utilization, and capacity planning
• Performing in-depth troubleshooting and analysis for complex IT issues
• Supporting dispatch and hardware problem resolution
• Configuring and managing UNIX and Windows operating systems
• Installing, maintaining, and enhancing operating system software and network components
• Supporting system and mission architecture design
• Applying knowledge of system administration interdependencies within a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Analyzing and resolving complex server hardware, application, and integration issues

Required Technical Skills

• Ansible scripting and automation
• Some Windows System Administration
• Experience with:
• ProxMox
• Centrify
• Rancher
• Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions such as:
  • DataCore SANsymphony
  • Dell VxRail
  • HPE SimpliVity
  • Nutanix HCI
  • Scale Computing Platform

Qualifications

• 15+ years of System Administration experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Five additional years of SA experience may be substituted for the degree
• IAT Level II certification (per DoD 8570.01-M)