System Administrator 2 with Security Clearance

Markon is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Fort Meade customer by maintaining secure, reliable computing environments that support mission-critical operations. This role administers enterprise infrastructure, automates routine maintenance, resolves technical issues, and improves system availability across complex environments. This position sustains dependable technology platforms that enable efficient operations and support evolving mission requirements. Responsibilities * Administer and sustain Linux-based systems and AWS cloud environments.
* Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, patching, and recurring operations.
* Implement DevOps practices that improve deployment speed, consistency, and reliability.
* Monitor system health, capacity, performance, security, and service availability.
* Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, cloud, network, and application integration issues.
* Manage user access, permissions, certificates, secrets, and system configurations.
* Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows for mission applications.
* Implement system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
* Document architectures, configurations, operating procedures, and recovery processes.
* Collaborate with engineering and security teams to modernize enterprise infrastructure. Qualifications Required Qualifications * Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience. * Experience administering Linux-based enterprise systems. * Experience supporting AWS cloud environments and services. * Experience applying DevOps practices to infrastructure deployment and sustainment. * Experience with scripting, automation, configuration management, or infrastructure-as-code tools. * Experience troubleshooting system, network, application, and cloud-service issues. Desired Qualifications * AWS certification. * Experience with Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, or Kubernetes. * Experience with CI/CD platforms, centralized logging, and performance monitoring. Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr. The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions. Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.