Systems Administrator 1 (TS/SCI Clearance With Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J&T Business Consulting; New York (NY); In loco; USD 111.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

J&T Business Consulting in Columbia, United States, seeks a Systems Administrator 1 to provide hands-on Linux administration and operational support for a mission-critical environment. You will handle command-line management, monitoring, and routine maintenance to keep data and messaging flowing reliably.

Role requires solid Linux troubleshooting experience, the ability to resolve routine to moderately complex issues, and adherence to security and operational procedures.

Competenze

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct Linux systems administration experience.
• Solid command-line proficiency in Linux OS environments and shell navigation.

Mansioni

• Perform daily Linux system administration, maintenance, and user management.
• Monitor and manage data and message flows across core systems.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues and outages.
• Ensure system availability and respond to alerts and downtime promptly.
• Document changes and coordinate maintenance with engineering teams.

Conoscenze

Linux administration

Command-line

Troubleshooting

Descrizione del lavoro

Systems Administrator 1 (TS/SCI Clearance With Full Scope Polygraph Required)

Columbia, United States | Posted on 11/02/2026

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $111,000 – $135,000

Role Overview

The System Administrator 1 provides hands-on Linux administration and operational support within a mission-critical enterprise environment. This role is responsible for command-line system administration, system monitoring, routine maintenance, and managing application, data, and messaging flows. The ideal candidate brings solid Linux troubleshooting experience and the ability to independently resolve routine to moderately complex technical issues.

Operations Coverage & Schedule

Business Hours: Coordinated team coverage spanning 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM on standard business days.

On-Call Rotation: 24/7 after-hours on-call support managed via a team rotation, typically serving as the primary on-call engineer once every 5–6 weeks.

Shift Differential: Additional compensation is provided for scheduled on-call duty and extended operational coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux Administration: Perform daily operating system management, maintenance, user administration, and system health checks using command-line tools.
• Data & Message Flows: Monitor, manage, and verify application, data, and messaging pipeline performance across core systems.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical hardware, software, and operational bottlenecks.
• System Availability: Ensure mission system uptime by adhering to operational procedures and responding promptly to system alerts and downtime incidents.
• Documentation & Coordination: Document system modifications, track recurring issues, and collaborate with engineering peers during handoffs and scheduled maintenance windows.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of direct Linux systems administration experience (no degree required).
• Technical Proficiency: Solid command-line proficiency with Linux OS environments, troubleshooting utilities, and shell navigation.

Benefits & Compensation

• Base Salary: $111,000 – $135,000, determined by experience, technical qualifications, and contract parameters.
• Premium Pay: Dedicated compensation structure for on-call shifts and extended coverage hours.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), standard paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Life & Disability: Employer-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement programs to support skill building and technical certifications.