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IT System Administrator (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Red Alpha

IT System Administrator (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

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DockerAmazon EC2GitAWSAnsibleLinuxKubernetesSystem & Network AdministrationTerraform

8 months ago

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Contract type:

Permanent

Salary:

$95,000 – $125,000 / year

Location:

Columbia, MD, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

2 October 2026

What they need


A day in the life:

As an IT System Adminstrator, you will support our mission critical prime program by assissting with the installation, configuration, and integration of new systems/applications into client IT environements. These include cloud, network, LDAP, and certificate-based infrastructure.

What you bring to the table:

  • Infrastructure Integration:
    • Understanding of fundamental networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, subnets)
    • Understanding and Experience with:
      • LDAP/Active Directory structure and authentication
      • SSL/TLS certificate usage and basic management
    • Awareness of security best practices (e.g., user permissions, patching)
  • Cloud Infrastructure:
    • Understanding of basic cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS)
    • Familiarity with AWS components such as EC2, IAM, and S3
  • Containers & Orchestration:
    • Basic knowledge of Docker (images, containers, volumes)
    • Awareness of Kubernetes and how container orchestration works (actual experience not required but a plus)
  • Support & Sustainment:
    • Ability to perform system health checks and basic troubleshooting
    • Comfortable using system logs and monitoring tools
    • Familiar with documenting procedures and resolutions
  • Client Engagement & Communication:
    • Ability to interact with clients and internal teams professionally
    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
    • Willingness to learn and adapt to changing client environments
  • Additional Requirements:
    • 5+ years of professional experience in IT including 3+ years experience in system administration
    • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Omputer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
    • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
    • Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced technical environment
    • Willingness to work off-hours occasionally for updates or incident resolution
    • Exposure to Git or version control systems
    • Experience using command-line interfaces (CLI)
    • Interest in automation or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Entry-level certifications preferred:
  • CompTIA A+, Network+, or Linux+
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (a plus)
  • Docker Certified Associate or CKA (a plus)

The total package:

Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our

benefits

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Salary Range:

  • Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself.
  • Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $95k - $125k annually

Some of our additional perks and benefits include:

  • Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
  • Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
  • Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
  • Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
  • Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!

Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight!

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