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.

Deployment Engineer – Network Solutions | Contract $65 per hour | San Francisco Bay Area

Job Title: Deployment Engineer – Network Solutions

Experience Level: Mid-senior
Experience Required: 5 Years
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Pay Rate: $65 per hour
Total Positions: 1
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Location

San Francisco Bay Area with occasional travel to Mexico (once per quarter).

Languages: Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred, but not mandatory.

Duration: 6+ months

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Deployment Engineer with expertise in Mellanox network solutions. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting robust network deployments, ensuring high-performance infrastructure for our clients. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Mellanox technologies, hands-on experience with InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions, and a strong understanding of networking protocols.

Occasional travel to Mexico is required to provide on-site support and ensure the success of deployment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deploy network solutions using Mellanox hardware and technologies.

• Configure, test, and optimize InfiniBand and Ethernet systems to meet client requirements.

• Collaborate with clients to understand needs, propose tailored solutions, and offer best-practice recommendations.

• Perform on-site installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.

• Monitor and maintain network deployments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.

• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to client teams for seamless operations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues while maintaining clear documentation and escalation protocols.

• Work with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment processes and enhance efficiency.

• Travel to client sites in Mexico as needed for project support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Strong expertise with Cumulus OS, OSPF, BGP, and campus WAN (mandatory).

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or deployment, with a focus on Mellanox technologies.

• Proficiency in Mellanox hardware and tools, including Mellanox OFED, SwitchX, and Spectrum.

• Hands-on experience with InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions.

• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred).

• Strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to travel to Mexico for project-related assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) to streamline deployments.

• Familiarity with other networking hardware and technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).

• Networking certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.

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