Systems Engineer – Security Compliance & Administration

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Paid social events

Job summary

CTRL + LLC in Maryland seeks a senior systems engineer to maintain critical client/server environments. The role requires in-person work at Annapolis Junction, MD, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph. The team handles Windows and Linux systems, network devices, and security compliance.

You will automate tasks, manage patching, and collaborate with customers to resolve issues. Expect multiple compensation models and PTO, with an emphasis on secure, mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Strong systems engineering and administration capabilities with security focus.
• Experience with Windows and Linux administration and network services.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerization; Active Directory/LDAP.”

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

6 years exp

Systems engineering

Security compliance

Networking devices

Windows admin

Linux admin

Kubernetes

Active Directory/LDAP

Patching protocols

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in CS or related

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Job description

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.