Systems Engineer 2 (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J&T Business Consulting
Columbia, MD, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$145,000.0 - $172,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Bash Shell Command-Line Interface Linux Linux System Administration System Software

Job description

The System Administrator 2 delivers comprehensive Linux systems administration and operational support within a mission-critical, high-availability enterprise environment. This position centers on command-line system maintenance, system health monitoring, and overseeing application, data, and messaging flows. The ideal candidate brings solid, hands-on Linux administrative expertise and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve routine to moderately complex technical issues. Operations Coverage & Schedule Operational Hours: Core business-day coverage spans 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, coordinated among team members to maintain seamless coverage. On-Call Rotation: 24/7 after-hours support distributed via an on-call rotation, typically serving as the primary lead once every 5-6 weeks. Shift Differential: Additional compensation is provided for dedicated on-call rotations and extended operational hours., System Administration: Execute routine and advanced Linux OS administration, configuration, maintenance, and patching using command-line interfaces. Pipeline & Messaging Management: Oversee, monitor, and maintain application, data, and messaging pipeline performance to support mission continuity. Troubleshooting & Remediation: Independently isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and operating system defects, bottlenecks, and anomalies. Operational Readiness: Ensure mission system uptime, adhere to standard operational procedures, and respond swiftly to automated system alerts. Collaboration & Handoffs: Maintain clear operational documentation, update tracking systems, and coordinate closely with team members during operational handoffs.

Requirements

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Certification: Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I certification (e.g., A+ CE, CCNA-Security, Network+ CE, SSCP). Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience. Technical Skills: Solid command-line proficiency across Linux environments, system utilities, and shell navigation.

Benefits & conditions

Base Salary: $145,000 - $172,000, determined by experience, technical expertise, and contract alignment. Premium Pay: Dedicated differential pay structure for scheduled on-call duty and extended shift coverage. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Paid Leave: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), standard paid holidays, and paid parental leave. Insurance Coverage: Company-provided basic life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage. Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement programs to support continuing education and certifications., + $100,000-245,000 per year Description Would you be interested in the multi-disciplinary design and evaluation of advanced systems? Are you looking for meaningful work developing systems that use innovat…

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