Systems Administrator (Tier 2 Level 1) - Active TS/SCI Clearance With Full Scope Polygraph Required

J T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J T in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Tier 2 Level 1 Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise servers and applications in a secure environment.

Responsibilities include patch management, security controls, incident response, audits, and collaboration with cross-functional IT teams. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required, with 10+ years' experience or a 5+ year degree path.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Education: HS/GED with 10+ years IT/sysadmin experience OR Bachelor's with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Certifications: Must hold at least one IAT Level 1 compliant certification (CompTIA A+ CE, CompTIA Network+ CE).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain enterprise servers, OSes, and core applications.
• Apply patches and configuration changes per change management policies.
• Perform system health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Provide advanced support for escalated issues from help desk.
• Install, configure, and deploy new systems and tools.
• Ensure security controls, audits, and vulnerability remediation.
• Collaborate with network, security, and applications teams on cross‑functional initiatives.

Skills

Security clearance

IT/system administration

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma / GED with 10+ years IT experience

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS or related field with 5+ years experience

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Salary Range: $84,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills)

Position Overview

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Salary Range: $84,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience, education, and skills)

Job Description

We are seeking a Tier 2 Level 1 Systems Administrator to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing server infrastructure, operating systems, and key software applications within a secure enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will handle escalated technical issues, perform patch management and system configurations, uphold strict security controls, and collaborate on cross-functional IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration & Maintenance

• Monitor, manage, and maintain enterprise servers, operating systems, and core business applications.
• Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes in compliance with change management policies.
• Perform routine system health checks, capacity planning, and performance tuning.

User Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide advanced technical support for issues escalated from help desk/Tier 1 teams.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system, application, and network-related problems.
• Assist with user account management, permissions, and access controls.

Implementation & Configuration

• Install, configure, and deploy new systems, hardware, applications, and tools.
• Assist in system upgrades, migrations, and software integrations.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and operational standards.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all systems adhere to organizational security policies and federal guidelines.
• Implement and monitor security controls, including antivirus, endpoint protection, firewalls, and access management.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation tasks.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Use enterprise monitoring tools to track system performance, availability, and capacity.
• Respond to alerts, incidents, and outages, performing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare routine reports on system health, incidents, and infrastructure improvements for management.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with network, security, application, and help desk teams on cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Contribute to the continuous development and refinement of IT processes, standards, and documentation.
• Provide input on technology selection and system architecture improvements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current Polygraph is required.
• Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma / GED with 10+ years of relevant IT/systems administration experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Certifications (Must hold at least one IAT Level 1 compliant certification):
  • CompTIA A+ CE
  • CompTIA Network+ CE
• Technical Proficiencies:
  • Hardware maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Remote Desktop & Remote Assistance software
  • Server & OS Administration (Windows / Linux)
  • Security management (endpoint protection, firewalls, access controls)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $84,000 – $100,000 per year (commensurate with skills, experience, and contractual guidelines).
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options.
• Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Time Off: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.