Systems Administrator, Level 2

Job overview

The Systems Administrator, Level 2 role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD; the posting explicitly says it is not hybrid or remote. Compensation is $117,000–$126,000 per year. The role supports research and testing and requires an active Top Secret SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph. The administrator supports system operations and modernization through Linux administration, firewall rules, Ansible scripting, and virtualized environments. The role also integrates DevOps practices and may lead a small team supporting research and testing.

What you'll do

• Administer Linux systems and virtualized environments
• work with firewall rules and Ansible scripting
• apply practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools such as Docker, Ansible, Jenkins, or Bamboo
• support research and testing and be willing to lead a small team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems administrator

level 2

linux

ansible

firewall rules

virtualized environments

ci/cd

top secret sci

onsite

annapolis junction md

$117k–$126k/year

advantage engineering & it solutions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) employer contribution
• five weeks of annual leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• education and training funding up to $5,000 annually
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• incentives and performance bonuses.

Why this role

Active Top Secret SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph required; 10 years of relevant system administration experience required; bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent professional experience. Benefits include five weeks of annual leave, 11 federal holidays, 401(k) contribution, and education/training funding.

About the employer

Advantage Engineering & IT Solutions Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.