Systems Administrator II - Infrastructure and Sustainment Support

TAP Engineering LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 15–25 days + 11 holidays

401(k) retirement with employer match

Free medical coverage

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement up to $36k

Wellness incentives

Travel support

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

TAP Engineering LLC is seeking a System Administrator II for Infrastructure & Sustainment Support in Annapolis Junction, MD to ensure HPC environments run reliably. You will manage Linux/Unix systems, automate tasks with Bash, and collaborate across teams on performance, capacity planning, and incident response.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and 5+ years of relevant experience (or 10+ without a degree).

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (most recent within 7 years)
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years experience, or 10+ years without a degree
• Strong Linux/Unix administration experience
• OS installation, file systems, software installation, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Bash scripting experience
• Software compilation and installation
• Understanding HPC architectures and environments
• Familiarity with InfiniBand and Slingshot networking
• Experience with Slurm, Salt, Ansible, Git, Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux/Unix operating systems
• Manage file systems, configurations, software installations, and upgrades
• Monitor HPC environments for health and performance
• Troubleshoot OS, networking, storage, and infrastructure issues
• Support TCP/IP networking and high-speed HPC networks
• Develop Bash scripts to automate admin tasks
• Compile and install software in Linux environments
• Support daily operations and incident resolution across servers, storage, and network devices
• Optimize system performance and assist with capacity planning
• Assist users and technical teams with access and troubleshooting
• Document configurations and procedures; escalate complex issues

Skills

Linux/Unix

TCP/IP networking

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Slurm

Salt

Ansible

Git

Jira

Confluence

Grafana

Prometheus

Nagios

Job description

Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking a System Administrator II - Infrastructure & Sustainment Support in Annapolis Junction, Maryland to support the operation, performance, and reliability of high-performance computing (HPC) environments spanning multi-vendor servers, clusters, and specialized processing systems. You'll manage Linux and Unix systems, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and help optimize systems for demanding mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Unix operating systems
• Manage file systems, system configurations, software installations, and system upgrades
• Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization across HPC environments
• Troubleshoot operating system, application, networking, storage, and infrastructure issues
• Support TCP/IP networking and high-speed HPC network technologies
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks
• Compile, install, and maintain software and applications within Linux environments
• Support day-to-day operations and incident resolution across servers, storage, network devices, and related infrastructure
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization and assist with capacity planning
• Support users and technical teams with system access, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting activities
• Escalate complex issues and communicate system status to technical teams and stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or related field and 5+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Strong experience administering Linux and/or Unix operating systems
• Experience with OS installation, file system configuration, software installation, and application troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Bash scripting experience
• Experience with software compilation and installation
• Understanding of HPC architectures and environments
• Familiarity with high-speed networking technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
• Experience or familiarity with tools such as Slurm, Salt, Ansible, Git, Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, and Nagios
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose unique and complex system issues
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment

Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $83,000–$113,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.

Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Additional Information
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.