Systems Administrator

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mission-critical IT systems at Fort Meade, Maryland. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience administering Windows and UNIX/Linux environments, troubleshooting complex IT infrastructure, and supporting client/server, storage, and network systems. We are especially interested in candidates who enjoy working with firewalls, experimenting with homelab environments, and solving challenging technical problems. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

Key Responsibilities: Administer, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems. Manage daily IT system operations, system configurations, and infrastructure health. Troubleshoot client/server, storage, network, and associated hardware issues. Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, including incident identification, diagnosis, escalation, and resolution. Monitor system performance, availability, reliability, and resource utilization. Configure and maintain operating systems and network components while preserving system integrity. Perform system capacity analysis and planning to support operational requirements. Assist users with IT systems and communicate incident status, technical findings, and escalations to management and internal customers. Diagnose hardware and dispatch-related issues and remain engaged through resolution. Implement system enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).Target of 10+ years of relevant systems administration experience and a bachelor's degree; equivalent experience may be considered. Hands-on experience administering Windows Server and UNIX/Linux environments. Strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems, servers, storage, and network infrastructure. Experience with system monitoring, configuration management, incident resolution, and technical escalation. Ability to support day-to-day infrastructure operations in a mission-critical environment. Ability to work at the Fort Meade, Maryland, location, if on-site attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience configuring, managing, or troubleshooting firewalls. Personal homelab experience involving servers, virtual machines, networking, security, or operating systems. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, system connectivity, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Experience improving system performance, reliability, and resource utilization. A genuine interest in exploring and resolving complex technical issues.

Compensation: The anticipated annual compensation range is $160,000–$170,000, with some flexibility for particularly strong candidates whose technical background and qualifications align closely with the position. Interested? Qualified candidates who meet the active clearance requirement and have strong systems administration experience are encouraged to apply.