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Junior System Administrator with Security Clearance

RazorHanover, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at Razor offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your IT career by supporting mission-critical government systems, developing your skills across diverse infrastructure, and gaining valuable experience within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical troubleshooting abilities and a desire to contribute to impactful projects, and we encourage you to apply to join their dynamic team.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Junior

Job Description

Razor is looking for a Junior System Administrator to support the implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mission-critical U.S. Government IT systems. This role supports day-to-day system administration across client/server, storage, network, and related infrastructure environments. Education & Certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five years of additional System Administrator experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance required for classified assignments. A full-scope polygraph may be required depending on the specific assignment and access requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
  • Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
  • Support users in accessing and utilizing IT systems
  • Monitor and troubleshoot client/server, storage, network, and related devices
  • Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems
  • Install and maintain operating system software
  • Configure network components and support system integrity
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization
  • Perform system capacity analysis and planning
  • Communicate escalated issues and status to internal and Government stakeholders Qualifications:
  • 5 years of System Administrator experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Experience administering Windows and/or UNIX/Linux environments
  • Experience troubleshooting IT systems and infrastructure
  • Knowledge of client/server, storage, and networking environments
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to support day-to-day operations in complex IT environments

Desired Skills:

  • Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments
  • Server and network administration experience
  • System monitoring and performance optimization experience
  • Experience supporting classified systems Employer Information: Razor is an EEO Employer. Razor is an

Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits Overview: Razor offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and other competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.

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