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System Administrator - TS/SCI Poly required with Security Clearance

EMTAK LLCAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote System Administrator role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your Linux expertise in a mission-critical environment, working with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Ansible to ensure seamless IT operations. You'll thrive here if you have a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, enjoy in-depth troubleshooting, and are eager to contribute to a dedicated team making a real impact. Apply now to advance your skills in a flexible, supportive setting.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Remote
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Telework: Based on tasking

About the Role We’re seeking a highly experienced System Administrator with strong, quantifiable Linux system administration expertise. In this role, you’ll support a wide range of IT systems across multiple environments, working with modern automation tools, hyperconverged infrastructure, and container‑based technologies. You’ll join a mission‑focused team where your technical depth, troubleshooting skills, and ability to keep systems running smoothly will make a direct impact every day. What You’ll Work On

  • Implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT systems across diverse environments
  • Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
  • Managing daily configuration and operations of IT systems
  • Assisting users with system access and usage
  • Monitoring and resolving issues across client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices
  • Escalating and communicating system status to management and internal customers
  • Optimizing system operations, resource utilization, and capacity planning
  • Performing in‑depth troubleshooting and analysis for complex IT issues
  • Supporting dispatch and hardware problem resolution
  • Configuring and managing UNIX and Windows operating systems
  • Installing, maintaining, and enhancing operating system software and network components
  • Supporting system and mission architecture design
  • Applying knowledge of system administration interdependencies within a Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Analyzing and resolving complex server hardware, application, and integration issues Required Technical Skills
  • Strong, hands‑on Linux System Administration experience
  • Ansible scripting and automation
  • Some Windows System Administration
  • Experience with:
  • ProxMox
  • Centrify
  • Harvester
  • Rancher
  • Kubernetes / Docker
  • Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions such as:
  • Azure Stack HCI
  • Cisco HyperFlex
  • DataCore SANsymphony
  • Dell VxRail
  • HPE SimpliVity
  • Nutanix HCI
  • NetApp HCI
  • Scale Computing Platform Qualifications
  • 15+ years of System Administration experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • Five additional years of SA experience may be substituted for the degree
  • IAT Level II certification (per DoD 8570.01‑M)

Skills

Docker
Ansible
Azure
Kubernetes
Proxmox

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