Technical/Functional Server Expert

Salary :

$141,000 - 178,000 yearly

Company : Tap Engineering

Job Type : Full Time

Fort Meade, Md

Number of Applicants

000+

Let AI Supercharge Your Job Hunt!

JobCopilot scans 500,000+ company career sites daily to find jobs for you

Never miss an opportunity Save hours by auto-filling applications forms Land more interviews with tailored applications

Activate JobCopilot

Job Description - Technical/Functional Server Expert

Technical/Functional Expert (Server)
Job ID: TAP00145
Position: Technical/Functional Expert – Server
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)
Education Requirement: Related technical degree preferred
Experience Requirement: 10+ years with degree or 15+ years without degree
Compensation Range: 141,000-178,000K

Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking a Technical/Functional Expert – Server to provide senior-level Infrastructure Server and Sustainment support in High Performance Computing (HPC) and enterprise environments. This role supports mission-critical systems across multiple geographically dispersed locations and includes the integration and sustainment of the Exceptionally Controlled Information (ECI) data system.
This position serves as a technical authority and subject matter expert, responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system architecture, technology integration, and long-term sustainment planning. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise, strong design capabilities, and experience supporting complex, highly available environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Tier 0–4 support to server teams across all operational sites
Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex server and infrastructure issues
Provide system design and architecture support
Install, configure, tune, and support enterprise and HPC server platforms
Support direct-attached and SAN-based storage solutions
Design and maintain client/server architectures using NFS and CIFS
Support large memory SMP systems and high-core-count environments
Administer multi-vendor file systems (XFS, GPFS, VXFS)
Support blade systems and associated interconnects (FC, TCP/IP, etc.)
Administer RedHat, SUSE, Solaris, and Microsoft operating systems
Support Microsoft Exchange and enterprise messaging platforms
Support identity and access services (Active Directory, Centrify, DNS, NIS)
Maintain and optimize enterprise monitoring and observability tools
Support virtualization platforms and containerized environments
Support thin client and remote access solutions (Citrix, NoMachine NX)
Collaborate with vendors to evaluate emerging technologies
Architect and lead integration of approved new technologies
Support design phases including evaluation, Government approval, and integration planning
Ensure all systems are integrated with Government monitoring services
Document architecture, procedures, and sustainment processes
Ensure systems meet performance, availability, and security requirements

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Extensive experience supporting enterprise and HPC server environments
Deep expertise with Linux, Unix, Solaris, and Windows operating systems
Experience with SAN and direct-attached storage solutions
Strong background in system architecture and infrastructure design
Experience supporting virtualization and container technologies
Experience integrating new technologies into production environments
Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning skills
Strong documentation and technical communication skills
Ability to support mission-critical systems in a 24/7 operational environment
Ability to collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders

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.

Original job Technical/Functional Server Expert posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.

Auto-Apply to Similar Jobs

Share Job

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Automate Job Applications for Similar Jobs

Auto-Apply to Server Expert Jobs with your AI JobCopilot

Auto-Apply with AI

Similar Server Expert Jobs in the US

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Email address

Why are you reporting this job?

I think it’s a discriminatory or offensive

I think it’s fraudulent or a scam

I think it’s trying to sell something unrelated to the job / it’s asking for money

I think it contains incorrect or broken information

Other

All Job Ads are subject to GrabJobs’s Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by GrabJobs moderation team. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.

Setup your job alert:

Frequency

By activating job alerts, I agree to GrabJobs Terms & Privacy Policy. I can unsubscribe to job alerts anytime. Skip

Technical/Functional Server Expert

Job Description - Technical/Functional Server Expert

Similar Server Expert Jobs in the US

Mobile Apps