Junior Systems Administrator - Fully Cleared

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group • Ft. Meade, MD

56d • $105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most In this role, you support Intelliforce’s mission by keeping critical ICAM environments stable, secure, and available. Your work helps maintain the systems that identity, access, and mission workflows rely on every day. You join a team known for precision, collaboration, and trust, and you help strengthen the infrastructure that powers national security operations. You support development and production environments, ensure systems follow compliance and security requirements, and keep core ICAM capabilities operating reliably.

Requirements

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (must be active). We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas.
• Experience and Education: 3+ years of System Administrator experience
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline
• Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree, for a total of 7 years
• VM configuration and maintenance
• Linux operating systems
• Scripting in Bash, Perl, or similar
• OS and software patching, including IAVA compliance
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Docker containerization and Kubernetes
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Secrets and vault management tools
• Active Directory or LDAP
• Networking and load balancing
• Jira, Redmine, or similar ticketing tools
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Virtual Machines for development and production
• Load, update, and secure Linux operating systems and software
• Apply patches, handle IAVA updates, and monitor system health
• Support ISSOs and ISSEs with security accreditation tasks
• Write and maintain SOPs and technical documentation
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate fixes across engineering and admin teams
• Track work in ticketing systems and communicate status clearly

Benefits

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options , including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities , from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees