Systems / Database Administrator

Taurean Corp; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurean seeks a Lab System Administrator to support DISA TAC laboratory operations at Fort Meade, MD. You will manage physical/virtual systems, containers, and Active Directory, ensuring security, backups, and continuity. The role requires collaboration with engineering and network leads and adherence to government controls. On-site position with core hours 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

ET; telework may be approved per mission needs. U.S. citizenship and final Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field, plus 3 years of general experience; or 6+ years total experience with 3+ years related experience.
• Hands-on ability to administer physical/virtual systems, containers, Active Directory, accounts, permissions, patching and backups.
• Maintain database health, security, updates, backup/recovery and continuity logs.
• Troubleshoot operations, use repeatable configurations and scripting, and maintain documentation.
• Complete required on-the-job training and perform duties in a Government environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, tune, patch and maintain laboratory systems (physical, virtual, containerized).
• Manage Active Directory, user accounts, groups, permissions and access; maintain backups and operational docs.
• Perform database health checks, updates, security config and recovery readiness; maintain logs.
• Operate and maintain container environments and support infrastructure as code and automation.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with ISSO and Manager; prepare evidence for plans of action and milestones.
• Monitor lab availability and performance, resolve incidents, manage asset/license records and reporting.
• Maintain configurations and procedures; support controlled changes and handovers.

Skills

System administration

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6+ years experience

Tools

VMware

Rancher Kubernetes

Active Directory

Elastic/Splunk

Job description

Taurean is a mission-driven defensive cyber operations firm delivering security engineering, risk management, and compliance execution for federal and regulated environments. Our teams protect operational systems, sensitive data, and high-assurance environments through disciplined engineering, structured compliance frameworks, and operational rigor.

Guided by our vision — Find Relevant Work. Create Meaningful Jobs. Transform Lives — for the Glory of God! — we build teams grounded in accountability, professional growth, and purposeful contribution. Our culture emphasizes strong leadership, family-first principles, and continuous development within a collaborative, performance-focused environment.

About the Role

You will support DISA TAC laboratory operations through system and database administration, troubleshooting, security remediation and controlled configuration changes. You will maintain reliable evaluation environments and coordinate with the engineering and network leads. This prospective opportunity supports core laboratory services and is contingent on contract award, funding and selection of the position for the approved staffing plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, configure, tune, patch and maintain physical, virtual and containerized laboratory systems using controlled configurations and repeatable deployment methods.
• Manage Active Directory, user accounts, groups, permissions and authorized access; maintain system backups, recovery procedures and operational documentation.
• Perform database health checks, software updates, security configuration and basic troubleshooting; maintain backups and redo/undo logs for continuity and validate recovery arrangements.
• Operate and maintain container environments and support infrastructure as code, approved scripts and automation.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation and mitigation with the Information System Security Officer and Manager; prepare configuration and remediation evidence for plans of action and milestones.
• Monitor lab availability and performance, resolve assigned incidents, maintain asset/license/warranty records and contribute lab status and service-level reporting.
• Maintain configurations and operating procedures; support engineering evaluations, controlled changes and continuity through documented handovers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field, plus at least three (3) years of general experience; OR, in lieu of the degree, at least six (6) years of total experience, comprising the three-year experience minimum plus three (3) additional years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on ability to administer physical/virtual systems, containers, Active Directory, accounts, permissions, patching and backups.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain database health, security, updates, backup/recovery and continuity logs.
• Ability to troubleshoot operations, use repeatable configurations and scripting, and maintain accurate system and security documentation.
• Complete required on-the-job training and demonstrate the ability to perform your duties in the assigned Government environment.

Certifications

• Obtain the required DoD 8140 work-role certification within 90 days of contract award. You must meet applicable qualification requirements and obtain Government authorization before performing privileged activities.
• For the combined system and database administration assignment, obtain and maintain a current CompTIA Security+ certification; OR a current GIAC GSEC certification together with a current CompTIA A+, EC-Council CND or CompTIA Network+ certification. These alternatives cover the assigned Basic system and database work roles.
• Maintain your certifications and complete at least 20 hours of continuous professional development annually, or the hours required to maintain your certifications, whichever is greater.
• Meet the applicable certification requirements and obtain Government authorization before performing privileged activities.

Technical Environment

VMware physical/virtual server environments; Rancher Kubernetes; GPU-equipped systems; Active Directory; Elastic/Splunk data and log platforms; laboratory database backup/recovery and continuity; infrastructure as code and approved scripting; vulnerability remediation and configuration management.

Schedule & Location

Primary duty location: Fort Meade, Maryland. Support Monday-Friday operations during core hours of 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. TAC support requires daily onsite coverage during core hours; individual attendance is scheduled to maintain that coverage. Any telework is subject to Government approval and mission needs. Federal holidays are normally excluded unless otherwise directed. Local and other domestic travel may be required.

Eligibility & Clearance

U.S. citizenship, an active final Secret clearance and a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 investigation are required before beginning the assigned onsite work. Obtain Government facility/network approvals and credentials before access. Complete required security training and nondisclosure agreements, and follow controlled-information handling requirements.

Taurean is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.