System Administrator Level II and III

Desktop Services System Administrator Location

Fort Meade, MD

Technical

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)

DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)

B.S in technical discipline

Level I: 3+ with degree, 8+ without degree. Level II: 5+ with degree, 10+ without.

$83,000-$158,000

TAP Engineering is seeking System Administrators at the I and II levels to provide Infrastructure Server and Desktop Sustainment services in support of High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. This role enhances and complements HPC sustainment capabilities across two geographically dispersed locations, supporting mission-critical desktop, workstation, and peripheral infrastructure.

This position focuses on the deployment, integration, configuration, tuning, and operational support of custom Linux-based workstations, peripheral hardware, and desktop ecosystem components in a secure, fast-paced environment.

• Custom Linux-based workstations and desktops
• Enterprise desktop and workstation hardware
• Monitors and display systems
• KVM switches
• Peripheral devices (keyboards, mice, media converters, etc.)
• Printers and multifunction devices (HP, Dell, Lexmark, etc.)
• Structured cabling (Ethernet, fiber, serial, VGA, DVI, HDMI, Display Port, etc.)
• Client/server, storage, and network devices
• Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems

• Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
• Support installation, deployment, integration, configuration, tuning, and operational support of workstation hardware and peripherals
• Perform day-to‑day system operations, monitoring, and incident response
• Manage daily configuration and operational health of desktop systems
• Assist users with accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support based on experience level
• Escalate issues appropriately and communicate status to Government and internal stakeholders
• Support dispatch operations for hardware issues and remain involved through resolution
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization