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Eighty20 Collective
Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer - TS Clearance
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What they do
A Systems Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of an organization's computer networks, including the systems that connect computers and other technology to each other and to outside networks. Installs, organizes, and supports the hardware and software of these systems.
$116,974 / year median in Maryland
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Administrator / Help Desk Engineer (TS/SCI) Required Before Applying Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph U.S. Citizenship Ability to work one of the following shifts: Morning shift starting 6:00 AM ET Evening shift ending 10:00 PM ET About the Role Support secure, mission-critical environments that enable software development teams and mission users supporting national security. You'll troubleshoot complex technical issues, modernize infrastructure, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure reliable operations across classified environments. What You'll Do Administer and maintain Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows Server environments Provide Tier II/III help desk and systems administration support Deploy, patch, harden, and secure systems using DoD STIGs Manage VMware and KVM virtual infrastructure Support AWS GovCloud , Azure Government, or hybrid cloud environments Automate administration using Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis Support backups, disaster recovery, and enterprise storage Collaborate with software, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, cloud, and network engineers Participate in system upgrades, security remediation, and modernization efforts Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6-10 years DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (Security+, CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent) Experience with: Linux and Windows Server administration VMware and KVM virtualization AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or hybrid cloud Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python automation STIG implementation, ACAS remediation, and RMF compliance Enterprise networking, storage, identity management, and authentication Troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure and user support issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments Preferred Qualifications GEOINT or geospatial mission experience DevSecOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and certificate management Enterprise backup and recovery solutions Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management Agile software development experience Why Join Us? You'll work alongside highly skilled engineers supporting mission-critical national security systems while solving challenging technical problems, modernizing infrastructure, and building automation that makes a real operational impact.