System Administrator (Mid/Senior) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly – Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT

System Administrator (Mid/Senior) – TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

📍 Locations: Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)
🇺🇸 Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Compensation: $100,000 – $200,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading government technology contractor is seeking System Administrators (Mid-Level and Senior-Level) to support mission-critical operations across highly secure environments in Maryland and Utah.

These positions support high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, mission operations sustainment, and complex Linux-based enterprise environments. Candidates may come from Linux System Administration, Platform Engineering, Storage Engineering, or Network Engineering backgrounds, but all team members are expected to perform core Linux administration responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for cleared professionals who enjoy solving complex technical problems and supporting some of the nation's most critical missions.

Key Responsibilities

Linux System Administration

• Install, configure, and administer Linux operating systems.

• Manage system resources, file systems, and networking services.

• Perform operating system maintenance, upgrades, and patching.

• Support software installation, compilation, and configuration.

Operations & Infrastructure Support

• Monitor mission-critical systems and infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot operating system and application issues.

• Maintain system reliability, availability, and performance.

• Participate in operational sustainment activities.

Automation & Configuration Management

• Develop and maintain Bash scripts.

• Support infrastructure automation initiatives.

• Contribute to configuration management processes.

• Improve operational efficiency through automation.

Collaboration & Troubleshooting

• Work closely with engineering and operations teams.

• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues.

• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting methodologies.

• Participate in system upgrades and maintenance windows.

Required Qualifications

Security Requirements

✔ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✔ Active Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)

✔ U.S. Citizenship Required

Linux Administration Experience

Strong experience supporting one or more of:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• CentOS

• Rocky Linux

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

• Ubuntu

Required expertise with:

• Linux installation and configuration

• File system administration

• TCP/IP networking

• Operating system troubleshooting

• Application troubleshooting

• Bash scripting

• Software compilation and installation

Preferred Technical Experience

High Performance Computing (HPC)

• HPC environments

• Large-scale enterprise infrastructure

• Mission-critical computing systems

Monitoring & Operations Tools

• Jira

• Confluence

• Grafana

• Prometheus

• Nagios

• Slurm

• Git

• Salt

• Ansible

Storage Engineering Experience (Preferred)

Candidates with storage engineering backgrounds are highly desirable.

Experience with:

• Lustre File System

• DDN Exascaler

• Storage fabrics

• Storage architecture

• Performance tuning

• Storage optimization

Emerging Storage Technologies

Exposure to:

• E1000 Storage Systems

• Elastic Storage Nodes (ESNs)

• DAOS

• Weka Data Platform

Network Engineering Experience (Preferred)

Experience with:

• TCP/IP Networking

• Enterprise Routing & Switching

• Storage Networking

Preferred vendor experience:

• Cisco

• Juniper

• Arista

High-Speed Networking

• InfiniBand

• Slingshot

Performance & Benchmarking Tools

Experience with one or more of:

• IOR

• iperf

• FIO

• lnet_selftest

Must-Have Requirements

Clearance

✅ Active TS/SCI Clearance

✅ Active Full Scope Polygraph (NSA Preferred)

Linux Administration

✅ Linux System Administration Experience

✅ Bash Scripting

✅ TCP/IP Networking

✅ OS & Application Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

✅ Strong Analytical Skills

✅ Strong Troubleshooting Ability

✅ Ability to Work Independently

✅ Team Collaboration Skills

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph?

2. Was your Full Scope Polygraph issued by NSA?

3. When was your most recent Full Scope Polygraph completed?

4. How many years of Linux administration experience do you have?

5. Which Linux distributions have you supported (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, SLES, etc.)?

6. Do you have experience with Bash scripting and automation?

7. Have you supported large-scale enterprise or HPC environments?

8. Do you have experience with storage technologies such as Lustre, DDN, DAOS, or Weka?

9. Do you have networking experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, InfiniBand, or Slingshot?

10. Are you willing to work onsite full-time in either Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph.

• Have strong Linux administration experience.

• Thrive in highly customized, mission-critical environments.

• Enjoy troubleshooting complex technical challenges.

• Demonstrate curiosity and continuous learning.

• Be comfortable supporting storage, networking, or platform infrastructure.

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Work effectively both independently and within collaborative engineering teams.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly

Citizenship

U.S. Citizen

Experience Level

Mid-Level to Senior

Linux Expertise

RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu, SLES

Scripting

Bash

Environment

Mission-Critical / HPC

Location

Annapolis, MD or Bluffdale, UT

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Travel

None

Compensation

$100K – $200K

Relocation

Available

Why This Opportunity?

Mission Impact

Support highly classified systems critical to national security operations.

Technical Challenge

Work in complex, large-scale Linux and HPC environments that demand advanced troubleshooting and engineering skills.

Career Growth

Gain exposure to cutting-edge storage, networking, automation, and high-performance computing technologies.

Excellent Benefits

• 3 Weeks PTO

• 11 Federal Holidays

• Medical & Dental Coverage

• Life Insurance

• STD & LTD Coverage

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Long-Term Career Stability

This opportunity is ideal for a Linux System Administrator, Platform Engineer, Storage Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, HPC Administrator, Network Engineer, or Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph looking to support highly impactful government missions.

Sr. Director, AI & Data Science | $190K–$300K + Bonus | Wayzata, MN (Hybrid)

Sr. Director, AI & Data Science

📍 Location: Wayzata, Minnesota, United States (Hybrid – scheduled work from home days)
💼 Industry: Information Technology
📊 Category: Business Intelligence
📌 Job Type: Full-time | Onsite with WFH flexibility
💲 Compensation: $190,000 – $300,000 + bonus eligibility
📈 Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate

About the Company

Our company’s size and scale allow us to make a positive global impact. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products that are vital for living. With 160,000 colleagues across 70 countries, we connect farmers, customers, and families with essentials every day.

Job Purpose

The Sr. Director of AI & Data Science is a visionary leader responsible for driving high-impact AI applications across the business. This role partners with executives to identify opportunities where AI can provide strategic advantage, shaping how data science transforms decision-making, operations, and customer experience.

The leader will:

• Champion responsible AI practices (governance, risk mitigation, ethics).

• Deliver measurable business outcomes from AI investments.

• Lead and scale a global team of data scientists (transitioning from regional to global scope).

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to identify and accelerate AI opportunities.

• Translate complex AI concepts into business-focused narratives for executives.

• Provide strategic oversight of AI product delivery (scope, timeline, budget).

• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and AI adoption across the business.

• Develop a community of practice for global data scientists to drive reuse and alignment.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances to maximize value.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 16+ data scientists in an inclusive culture.

• Manage large budgets, ensure measurable ROI, and deliver against business value targets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 8+ years of related work experience.

• Experience with at least two machine learning approaches: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning.

• Proven ability to present complex AI solutions to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of leadership experience (managing teams of data scientists).

• Experience driving enterprise-wide analytics adoption.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, distributed computing frameworks, and AWS.

• Background in software development/version control.

• Strong business acumen and experience presenting to senior executives.

• Experience in Agriculture or related industries is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

💲 Base Salary: $190,000 – $300,000
🎯 Bonus Eligible: Yes
🏥 Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
🍼 14 weeks parental leave + prevention & wellness programs
🌎 Sick & Safe Leave: 1 hour for every 30 worked (up to 48 hours annually, unless otherwise required by law)

Candidate Profile

• 7–10+ years’ experience in AI, Data Science, and Analytics.

• Proven ability as a strategic champion to drive AI adoption at scale.

• Leadership experience managing diverse data science teams.

• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) and collaborative leadership style.

• Comfortable influencing senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.

✅ Security Clearance Required: No
✅ Visa Candidates Considered: No
✈️ Travel: Occasional