Systems Administrator
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Systems Administrator - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
IT Infrastructure SupportSystems Administration
Useful technologies
AWSBashCassandraJavaLinuxPerlPythonRed Hat Enterprise LinuxUNIXWindows
Required qualifications
CertificationsIAM Level 1
Field of studyTechnical Discipline
Study levelBachelor's
BASH, Linux, Perl, Python, Java, ETL, Cassandra, Agile, IAM Level 3 certification Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.
Required:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
- Ten (10) years’ experience as a SA on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a total of fourteen (14) years.
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level 1 is required
- Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
- Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
- Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
- Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved in the resolution process.
- Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
The benefits package:• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA• Comprehensive Dental insurance • 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 and AWS training and accreditation• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)
The environment and perks: • Professional development investment and paid time off for training• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, 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