Systems Administrator

GRVTY; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plan

Annual paid time off

401(k) with generous company match

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Systems Administrator to support Department of Defense missions at Fort Meade, MD. Key responsibilities include maintaining Linux servers, monitoring networking resources, and ensuring security compliance. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of systems administration experience, with proficiency in Linux and relevant certifications. The role offers a competitive salary package between $175,000 and $185,000, plus robust benefits including comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) matching contribution.

Qualifications

• 10 years of systems administration experience or a technical bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years Linux system administration experience (within the last 3 years).
• Security + certification required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Linux servers.
• Monitor and patch/upgrades to networking resources.
• Document inventory changes.

Skills

Linux

Systems Administration

Networking

VM Management

Education

Technical Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ansible

Nutanix

SALT Scripts

Job description

Tailored Access, a GRVTY Company is seeking Systems Administrators to support Department of Defense/IC missions at Fort Meade, MD. You will be responsible for Linux Systems Administration while supporting IC missions that are vital to our national security.

What You’ll be Owning

• Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
• Monitoring and patching/upgrades to standard networking resources (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Monitoring and patching/upgrades to servers and VM hardware.
• Assist and incorporate security compliance controls as applicable.
• Support documentation of non‑applicable controls.
• Assist with installation of new or replacement hardware or software.
• Configure and integrate hardware or software with existing networked infrastructure.
• Assist with decommission and/or removal of obsolete, excess, or replaced hardware.
• Document inventory changes.

What You Must Have

• TS/SCI with polygraph (polygraph must be within last 6 years)
• 10 years of systems administration experience OR technical bachelor's degree + 5 years of systems administration experience
• Proficient with Linux.
• Minimum of 3 years Linux system administration experience (within the last 3 years).
• Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
• VM experience
• Security + cert

Nice to Have

• Dell and HPE Linux servers
• Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Ansible
• Nutanix – VM management
• Rubrik – data storageNomad containers
• SALT scripts
• LibreNMS
• NetBox

Pay Range

At GRVTY, compensation is influenced by factors such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We offer a competitive pay package, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Pay Range: $175,000 – $185,000 USD

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Training and development opportunities
• Variety of company‑sponsored events

EEO Statement

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should contact [e-mail] or call 703‑544‑7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond within two business days.