Systems Administrator 2 - Infrastructure and Sustainment Support with Security Clearance

System Administrator 2 
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II
Education Requirement: B.S. in technical discipline Experience Requirement: A degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience or 10+ years of experience without a degree
Compensation Range: $83,000-$128,000
Position Overview TAP Engineering is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support the operation, performance, and reliability of high-performance computing (HPC) environments spanning multi-vendor servers, clusters, and specialized processing systems. You’ll manage Linux and Unix systems, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and help optimize systems for demanding mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Unix operating systems
• Manage file systems, system configurations, software installations, and system upgrades
• Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization across HPC environments
• Troubleshoot operating system, application, networking, storage, and infrastructure issues
• Support TCP/IP networking and high-speed HPC network technologies
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks
• Compile, install, and maintain software and applications within Linux environments
• Support day-to-day operations and incident resolution across servers, storage, network devices, and related infrastructure
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization and assist with capacity planning
• Support users and technical teams with system access, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting activities
• Escalate complex issues and communicate system status to technical teams and stakeholders
• Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and incident response for storage environments
• Manage and sustain enterprise and HPC storage systems
• Support client/server, storage, and network devices
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support based on experience level
• Escalate issues appropriately and communicate status to Government and internal stakeholders
• Support dispatch operations for hardware-related issues and remain engaged through resolution
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Document system configurations, procedures, and sustainment activities
• Follow Government-defined ticketing, change management, and operational procedures
• Maintain accurate system documentation and records

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Strong experience administering Linux and/or Unix operating systems
• Experience with OS installation, file system configuration, software installation, and application troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Bash scripting experience
• Experience with software compilation and installation
• Understanding of HPC architectures and environments
• Familiarity with high-speed networking technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
• Experience or familiarity with tools such as Slurm, Salt, Ansible, Git, Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, and Nagios
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose unique and complex system issues
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment

Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Clearance Requirement
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for U.S. Government security clearance eligibility include, but are not limited to:

• U.S. citizenship
• Favorable criminal history review
• Education verification
• Drug and substance use review
• Credit history review
• Subject interview

Additional Information
By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions. TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.