Systems Administrator 2 - Infrastructure and Sustainment Support

TAP Engineering • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • $83,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

TAP Engineering is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support the operation, performance, and reliability of high-performance computing (HPC) environments spanning multi-vendor servers, clusters, and specialized processing systems. You’ll manage Linux and Unix systems, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and help optimize systems for demanding mission requirements.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification
• Strong experience administering Linux and/or Unix operating systems
• Experience with OS installation, file system configuration, software installation, and application troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking
• Bash scripting experience
• Experience with software compilation and installation
• Understanding of HPC architectures and environments
• Familiarity with high-speed networking technologies such as InfiniBand and Slingshot
• Experience or familiarity with tools such as Slurm, Salt, Ansible, Git, Jira, Confluence, Grafana, Prometheus, and Nagios
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose unique and complex system issues
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment
• U.S. citizenship
• Favorable criminal history review
• Education verification
• Drug and substance use review
• Credit history review
• Subject interview

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Unix operating systems
• Manage file systems, system configurations, software installations, and system upgrades
• Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization across HPC environments
• Troubleshoot operating system, application, networking, storage, and infrastructure issues
• Support TCP/IP networking and high-speed HPC network technologies
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts to automate system administration and operational tasks
• Compile, install, and maintain software and applications within Linux environments
• Support day-to-day operations and incident resolution across servers, storage, network devices, and related infrastructure
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization and assist with capacity planning
• Support users and technical teams with system access, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting activities
• Escalate complex issues and communicate system status to technical teams and stakeholders
• Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and incident response for storage environments
• Manage and sustain enterprise and HPC storage systems
• Support client/server, storage, and network devices
• 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-related issues and remain engaged through resolution
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Document system configurations, procedures, and sustainment activities
• Follow Government-defined ticketing, change management, and operational procedures
• Maintain accurate system documentation and records

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

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