Systems Engineer – Security Compliance & Administration

Ctrl +; Corridor North (MD); Presencial; USD 96.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Paid social events

Descripción de la vacante

Ctrl+ is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join a small, mission-focused team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is an on-site, in-person role requiring live within commuting distance and an active TS/SCI with polygraph. We sponsor no new clearances.

You will engineer and administer Windows and Linux systems, automate tasks, maintain security compliance, and support Cisco/Juniper/Arista devices. Kubernetes familiarity and AD/LDAP expertise are highly valued as you partner with users and the

Formación

• 6 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Strong systems engineering and administration with security focus.
• Experience with Windows and Linux administration and networking.
• Kubernetes and containerization familiarity; AD/LDAP, Centrify, and Group Policy knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Engineer and administer Windows and Linux systems.
• Automate administration and management tasks.
• Maintain security compliance, protocols and patching.
• Support Cisco, Juniper and Arista network devices.
• Work directly with users and the customer and escalate issues to management.

Conocimientos

System administration

Security compliance

Network devices

Windows administration

Linux administration

Kubernetes

Containerization

AD/LDAP

Communication

Escalation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS

Herramientas

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Arista devices

Descripción del empleo

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Keep critical client/server environments secure, compliant and performing well on a small, mission-focused team.

The mission

Maintain system integrity, performance and security for critical client/server environments that mission users depend on.

What you’ll do

• Engineer and administer Windows and Linux systems
• Automate administration and management tasks
• Maintain security compliance, protocols and patching
• Support Cisco, Juniper and Arista network devices
• Work directly with users and the customer and elevate issues to management

What you’ll bring

• 6 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Strong systems engineering and administration
• Security compliance
• Cisco, Juniper or Arista networking devices
• Windows and Linux administration
• Kubernetes and containerization familiarity
• Active Directory, LDAP, Centrify, Group Policy and network services
• Security protocols and patching
• Clear communication and escalation

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting small, customer-facing teams

Compensation and flexibility

$69.46–$76.69 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.