System Administrator Level I-III

Salary :

$83,000 - 158,000 yearly

Company : Tap Engineering

Job Type : Full Time

Fort Meade, Md

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - System Administrator Level I-III

System Administrator I / II / III
Job ID: TAP00151
Position: System Administrator
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the past 7 years)
Certification: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)
Education Requirement: See Below
Experience Requirement: See Below
Compensation Range: 83,000-158,000K

Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking System Administrators at multiple experience levels (I, II, III) to support large-scale, mission-critical enterprise computing environments. This role is responsible for system operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across compute, storage, and network platforms.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment and works effectively with cross-functional technical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and availability.

Technical Environment

Linux operating systems: Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE, and vendor-specific platforms
Enterprise compute environments, including clustered and high-performance systems
Shared and distributed storage platforms
High-speed networking and interconnect technologies
Server, storage, and network infrastructure

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise IT systems
Perform day-to-day system operations, monitoring, and incident response
Support system deployments, upgrades, and transitions to production
Provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support based on experience level
Escalate issues appropriately and communicate status to stakeholders
Optimize system performance, capacity, and resource utilization
Follow established policies, procedures, and operational best practices

Level Differentiation
System Administrator I (Junior / Entry-Level)

Provide Tier 1 support and routine system administration
Assist users with system access and basic issue resolution
Support hardware and software refresh initiatives
Perform standard maintenance tasks under guidance

System Administrator II (Mid-Level)

Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for moderately complex issues
Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Configure, manage, and maintain Linux, Unix, and Windows systems
Troubleshoot system integrations, network components, and hardware issues
Document findings and provide analysis for escalated incidents

System Administrator III (Senior / SME)

Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert
Resolve highly complex system, hardware, and software integration issues
Support system design, architecture, and infrastructure planning
Analyze system interdependencies to improve operational reliability
Mentor junior administrators and lead major incident response efforts

Education & Experience Requirements

System Administrator I:
- 3+ years with a degree or 8+ years without a degree
System Administrator II:
- 5+ years with a degree or 10+ years without a degree
System Administrator III:
- 10+ years with a degree or 15+ years without a degree

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Experience administering Linux-based systems
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 operational 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; 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 Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing are conducted by the U.S. Government.
Factors considered 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, you acknowledge that TAP Engineering may share your 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.

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