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

J&T Business Consulting; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Annapolis, MD, seeks a Systems Administrator (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly) to deliver frontline IT support in a large enterprise environment. You will be the first point of contact for incidents, manage tickets, and guide users through hardware and software issues while maintaining asset inventories.

Responsibilities include logging and routing tickets in ServiceNow, assisting with security-conscious operations, and mentoring junior technicians to ensure rapid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of hands-on technical/customer support experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field.
• Certifications: CompTIA A+ CE and/or CompTIA Network+ CE.
• Experience with ServiceNow ticketing platform.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, and help desk tickets.
• Log, track, update, and route tickets using ServiceNow with detailed documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, OS, and basic network issues.
• Perform account management tasks: password resets, unlocks, and access provisioning.
• Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot software, OS, and peripherals.
• Assist with IT asset inventory management and tracking.
• Author knowledge base articles and SOPs for recurring issues.
• Recognize and report potential cybersecurity incidents to security leads.

Skills

Technical support

Customer service

Incident management

User communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's IT degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

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

Annapolis, United States | Posted on 09/10/2026

Salary Range: $83,000 – $100,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking a dedicated Tier 1 System Administrator to deliver frontline technical support, incident management, and user administration within an enterprise IT environment.

In this role, you will be the initial point of contact for technical support, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues across multiple channels. You will manage end-to-end ticketing, maintain IT asset inventories, document troubleshooting procedures, and elevate complex incidents to Tier 2 and engineering teams as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, and help desk ticketing systems.
• Log, track, update, and route incident and service request tickets using ServiceNow, ensuring detailed documentation of symptoms and troubleshooting steps taken.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, standard software, operating system, and basic network connectivity issues.
• Perform account management tasks, including password resets, account unlocks, and user access provisioning.
• Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, and computer peripherals (monitors, printers, scanners).
• Assist with the inventory management and tracking of IT assets (laptops, peripherals, and related accessories).
• Author knowledge base articles and document standard operating procedures for recurring technical issues to facilitate self-service and team reference.
• Recognize and immediately report potential cybersecurity incidents or policy violations to security leads.
• Provide peer mentoring and onboarding guidance to junior technicians and trainees.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma / GED plus at least 5 years of hands-on technical/customer support experience, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field (0 years required).
• Certifications: CompTIA A+ CE and/or CompTIA Network+ CE.
• Ticketing Systems: Demonstrated hands-on experience using the ServiceNow ticketing platform.
• Support Skills: Proven track record in professional customer service, incident management, and explaining technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education and professional certifications

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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.