System Administrator 2 - HPC 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 System Administrator to will support the operation, performance, and reliability of high-performance computing (HPC) environments spanning multi-vendor servers, clusters, storage, and network infrastructure. This role combines Linux/Unix administration with hands-on storage support and troubleshooting across a complex technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Unix operating systems
• Support enterprise storage systems, including configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Manage file systems, system configurations, software installations, and operating system upgrades
• Monitor and troubleshoot servers, storage, network components, and related IT infrastructure
• Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical issues and escalate complex problems as needed
• Support TCP/IP networking and high-speed HPC technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks
• Compile, install, and maintain software and applications within Linux environments
• Optimize system performance, resource utilization, and storage capacity
• Assist with capacity planning and infrastructure growth
• Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate system status and issues to stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to improve system reliability and operational efficiency

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 with Linux and/or Unix system administration
• Experience with OS installation, file system configuration, software installation, and application troubleshooting
• Hands-on technical storage experience
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Experience with Bash scripting, software compilation, and installation
• Understanding of HPC architectures and environments
• Familiarity with high-speed networking technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
• Familiarity with tools such as Slurm, Salt, Ansible, Git, Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, and Nagios
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose unique issues across complex systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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.