Systems Administrators - multiple levels - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Training and education reimbursement

Annual technology reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A federal contracting firm is seeking multiple levels of Systems Administrators with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph in Laurel, MD. Applicants must possess significant systems administration experience, with varying requirements based on the level. The role offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits including affordable healthcare, professional development, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Join a supportive team that emphasizes continuous improvement and leadership engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of six (06) years of experience for Level 01.
• Minimum of nine (09) years of experience for Level 02.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience for Level 03.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience for Level 04.

Responsibilities

• Support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage the configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with DOD 8570 IAT Level 2.

Skills

Linux administration

Basic networking knowledge

SSH familiarity

Event logging documentation

Execution of scripts

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Systems Administrators - multiple levels - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position. https://jobs.lever.co/cti-md/17ca2fda-985d-42dc-b0f9-a049a928e6b3

Pay Range

Base pay range: $85,000 – $240,000 per year (provided by Constellation Technologies, Inc). Actual pay will be based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter for more information.

Required Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Position open to multiple levels; two (02) years within the last five (05) years must be directly related to Systems Administration:
• Level 04: minimum fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Level 03: minimum twelve (12) years of experience.
• Level 02: minimum nine (09) years of experience.
• Level 01: minimum six (06) years of experience.
• Minimum of High School Diploma.
• Must have Linux administration, basic networking knowledge, SSH familiarity, event logging documentation experience, and accurate execution of scripts.
• Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• DOD 8570 compliance with IAT Level 2.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA.
• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium.
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium.
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%.
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation.
• Annual reimbursement for technology (phones, computers, printers, etc).
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment).

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, California, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers.
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship.
• Performance Recognition Program.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.