Systems Administrator

LufCo; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Contribution and Employer Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LufCo is seeking a Systems Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD. This full-time role involves implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT systems with an emphasis on automation. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of IT systems and be able to communicate effectively with team members and users. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. LufCo values impactful work and offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required, or 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator may substitute.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems leveraging automation frameworks.
• Monitor daily activities of system configuration and operation.
• Provide innovative methods of reliability and recovery improvements.

Skills

Linux experience

Problem solving

Knowledge of client, server, storage, network, and mobile device hardware/software

Scripting experience with Python, Shell, or other languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Technical field

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Systems Administrator

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Reports To: Program Manager / Team Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary:

Drive automation and modernization to truly impact mission success. This is an opportunity to push efforts to de‑mystify the certificate lifecycle with an impactful blend of work quality and mission‑dictated urgency.

Success in this role looks like digging in with your teams to effectively perform requirements analysis, refinement, documentation, some testing support, and pushing secure access solutions forward to support the customer. If you enjoy a flexible schedule, collaborating with your teammates, problem solving, and have the skills to effectively communicate with those that work with you and those you serve, this may be the opportunity for you!

This posting is for cleared Systems Administrator candidates ranging any level of experience!

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems leveraging automation frameworks.
• Improve and monitor the daily activities of system configuration and operation across a full stack of hardware and software.
• Excel at problem solving to support mission users and provide feedback to system designers and developers.
• Uncanny ability to plan and update mission critical systems on a day‑to‑day basis without impacting a massive stakeholder community. Provide innovative methods of reliability and recovery improvements and assist in designing next generation deployment profiles for system modernization.
• Demonstrated knowledge across client, server, storage, network, and mobile device hardware/software.
• Possess a helpful attitude for problem resolution and work issue escalation between users and system developers.
• Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provides in-depth experience in trouble‑shooting IT systems.
• Offers support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a Technical field.
• 5+ years of additional experience as a Systems Administrator may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.

Experience:

• SA0: 0+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• SA1: 5+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• SA2: 10+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• SA3: 15+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Skills:

• Linux experience opens up a lot of opportunities!
• Uncanny ability to plan and update mission critical systems on a day‑to‑day basis without impacting a massive stakeholder community.
• Excel at problem solving to support mission users and provide feedback to system designers and developers.
• Demonstrated knowledge across client, server, storage, network, and mobile device hardware/software.
• Possess a helpful attitude for problem resolution and work issue escalation between users and system developers.
• Scripting experience with Python, Shell, or other languages is desired.
• Experience with OCSP and/or PKI is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for up to a Purple Award level referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.