System Administrator (Active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph)

VARITE • Fort Meade, MD

9h • Onsite

About The Position

VARITE is seeking a qualified System Administrator to support a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community at Fort Meade, MD. This is an on-site position in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment requiring a TS/SCI clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, security compliance, and operational health of complex Linux-based infrastructure spanning virtualized environments, container platforms, and classified networked systems. The SA Level 2 operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a technical authority on Linux systems engineering, PKI/cryptographic policy enforcement, storage management, IP networking, and security compliance. This role carries significant responsibility for System Security Plan (SSP) maintenance, STIG implementation, and supporting Secure Telephone Equipment/Network (STE/STN) infrastructure within a heavily regulated RMF/NIST framework.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph - must be active prior to start.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years of system administration experience in classified or secure DoD/IC environments.
• Deep hands-on Linux proficiency across RHEL, Rocky Linux, and/or CentOS.
• Demonstrated experience with DISA STIGs and SCAP compliance scanning.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls and RMF process.
• Experience with SSP development and A&A/ATO activities.
• Hands-on STE/STN installation, configuration, and support experience.
• Solid understanding of PKI/TLS/cryptographic standards including DoD PKI and FIPS enforcement.
• Strong IP networking fundamentals and host-based firewall management.
• Experience with container platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, KVM/QEMU).
• Storage management experience with NAS, SAN, LVM, and/or distributed storage.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliance (Security+, CASP+, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration, security compliance, and operational health of complex Linux-based infrastructure.
• Managing virtualized environments, container platforms, and classified networked systems.
• Serving as a technical authority on Linux systems engineering, PKI/cryptographic policy enforcement, storage management, IP networking, and security compliance.
• Maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Implementing DISA STIGs.
• Supporting Secure Telephone Equipment/Network (STE/STN) infrastructure within a heavily regulated RMF/NIST framework.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level