System Administrator - TS​/SCI Poly

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)
Salary Range: $150,000 - $168,000

Staffed4U is recruiting for an experienced System Administrator Level 2 to support a mission-critical program in a fast-paced, highly secure environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background administering enterprise IT environments and experience supporting cloud-based infrastructure, Dev Ops practices, and AWS technologies. This role is responsible for maintaining system availability, troubleshooting complex issues, implementing system enhancements, and ensuring the reliability and security of mission systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team supporting some of the nation's most critical cybersecurity and intelligence missions.

• Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) additional years of System Administrator experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.

• Experience with Dev Ops methodologies and tools
• Experience supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
• Strong troubleshooting and systems administration skills
• Experience supporting secure enterprise environments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical teams

• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise systems and infrastructure.
• Manage operating systems, servers, applications, and system services.
• Support AWS cloud infrastructure and assist with cloud-based deployments.
• Utilize Dev Ops tools and practices to improve system reliability and deployment efficiency.
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and operating system problems.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, backups, and maintenance activities.
• Implement security best practices and maintain compliance with customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and cybersecurity teams to support mission objectives.

Our client offers a comprehensive, flexible benefits package supporting financial security, health, and work-life balance.

Retirement

15% automatic company 401(k) contribution
(3% safe harbor + 12% discretionary profit sharing)

No vesting
– 100% immediately vested

Pre-tax and Roth options; contributions deposited every payroll

Paid Time Off & Flexibility

PTO accrued at
13% of hours worked
(≈6 weeks / 30 days annually
for full-time employees)

Up to 240 hours carryover

Flexible option to adjust PTO and/or 401(k) contributions in exchange for salary adjustments

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant company contribution

Care First medical plans:

Platinum POS – $0 deductible

High Deductible POS – $1,600 / $3,200 deductible

Company contributes
25% of deductible to HSA quarterly

HSA and FSA options available

Insurance (Company-Paid)

$50,000 Life Insurance

$50,000 AD&D

Short-Term Disability: 60% pay (up to $1,000/week)

Long-Term Disability: 60% pay (up to $6,000/month)

Flexible Schedule

Hourly pay with flexible/alternate schedules (customer approval required)

Education & Training

Up to$5,000 annually
for certifications, courses, conferences, books, and related expenses

$100 annually
toward company-branded apparel

Salary Range: $150,000 - $168,000

The salary range provided is intended as a general guideline and may be adjusted based on a candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall alignment with the position. Final compensation decisions are made after a comprehensive review of each candidate's background and the responsibilities of the role.