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Junior Cloud Systems Administrator [$252k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly with Security Clearance

SYSTOLICAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 27, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your skills in cutting-edge cloud technologies like AI and LLMs while managing large-scale infrastructure, with a highly competitive total compensation package of $252k+. You'll thrive here if you are a proactive systems administrator with a passion for automation, cloud architecture, and possess a TS/SCI-FS Poly clearance, eager to contribute to impactful projects. This is an exciting chance to advance your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$252k/yr
Seniority
Junior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago
DockerAWSLogstashAgileBashCassandraDNSGrafanaHTTPSHadoopKubernetesLDAPLLMPerlPuppetPython

Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Summary: • Administer, troubleshoot, and maintain large-scale Hadoop and cloud infrastructure across complex enterprise environments. • Design and optimize AWS cloud architectures while supporting emerging LLM, Agentic AI, and RAG implementations. • Automate system administration, configuration, and deployments utilizing Bash, Python, Puppet, Salt, and container technologies. • Ensure high availability, observability, and performance across distributed data systems using tools such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Grafana.

Qualifications && Compensation: • Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Years of experience: 3+ years • Total Compensation: $252k+ yearly (tentative) Job Description: • Provide tier-level administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for large-scale Hadoop clusters and cloud environments. • Design and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure following agile practices and compliance standards. • Develop software scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl for system automation, monitoring, and administrative workflows. • Configure and manage core Linux operating system components, network services (DNS, DHCP, TFTP), and LDAP user accounts. • Execute automated provisioning and configuration management utilizing tools such as Puppet, Salt, and Kickstart. • Support containerized workloads and orchestration services using Docker and Kubernetes. • Assist in the deployment, integration, and operational maintenance of LLM, Agentic AI, and RAG capabilities. • Diagnose and resolve distributed database issues involving platforms like Accumulo, Cassandra, and object storage systems. • Perform remote system diagnostics, BIOS-level configuration, and hardware repair via IPMI, VNC, and serial-over-LAN interfaces. • Set up and manage log aggregation, metrics collection, and search platforms with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Grafana.

About SYSTOLIC: SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com. To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our

Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency

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