TS/SCI Linux Systems Admin – Infrastructure Engineer

Jovian Concepts, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator in an Infrastructure Engineer Level 1 role for the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The position involves supporting IT systems, virtualization, and network infrastructure in secure spaces with a TS/SCI clearance and MD polygraph requirement.

The role includes day-to-day operations, incident resolution, image management, patching, and security hardening across classified/unclassified spaces, with a strong emphasis on documentation and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting Linux system administration in operational environments.
• Demonstrated work delivery experience supporting IT and telecommunications.
• Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills supporting integrated teams.
• Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and enhance complex research infrastructure and its security posture across classified/unclassified spaces.
• Perform Linux and Windows system administration for workstations and servers.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions.
• Support and administer virtualization platforms, compute/storage, and remote access solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking and TCP/IP (switching/routing basics, port activation, patching/cabling).
• Build, maintain, and update gold images for Linux and Windows systems; apply baseline configurations and hardening best practices.
• Execute routine patching and system/tool updates, and assist with audit/readiness tasks.
• Support security administration activities such as endpoint protection, malware detection, intrusion detection, and logging/auditing solutions.
• Physically set up, cable, label, and power systems; implement required physical controls in secure spaces
• Execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components/mediaMaintain working knowledge of security policies, technical safeguards, and operational security measures

Skills

Linux system administration

Windows server administration

Documentation

IT/telecommunications

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

PhD in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator in an Infrastructure Engineer Level 1 role for the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The position involves supporting IT systems, virtualization, and network infrastructure in secure spaces with a TS/SCI clearance and MD polygraph requirement.

The role includes day-to-day operations, incident resolution, image management, patching, and security hardening across classified/unclassified spaces, with a strong emphasis on documentation and