System AdministratorCryptic Vector is seeking a sharp, hands-on System Administrator to support mission-critical applications for classified programs at Fort Meade. You will play a key role in keeping high-stakes, high-side systems reliable and secure - managing Linux and Windows servers, virtualization platforms, Docker-based services, directory services, and endpoint compliance - so our teams can execute mission-essential classified programs without interruption or compromise.
We need an organized, proactive team player who thrives on taking full ownership of complex secure environments. If you excel in fast-paced, high-security settings and want real responsibility supporting national defense programs, this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support applications deployed in AWS and Kubernetes (K8s) environments in support of multiple classified programs at Fort Meade.
- Manage Docker-based services and containerized applications across production AWS and Kubernetes clusters.
- Perform application deployments, scaling, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
- Manage AWS cloud infrastructure and services required to support mission applications.
- Perform system and application-level auditing, logging, and compliance monitoring to meet customer security requirements.
- Support high-side networks and mission systems (NSANet, JWICS, and SIPRNet) in secure classified environments.
- Work hands on with users to meet objectives and collaborate on solutions and problem resolutions
- Stay current with cloud-native technologies and implement improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and security of program applications.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience managing Docker-based applications and containerized environments in production.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.) and Kubernetes.
- Strong Linux and Windows administration skills.
- Current active TS clearance.
- Experience supporting high-side classified networks (NSANet, JWICS, and/or SIPRNet).
- Familiarity with PKI, SSH, access control policies, and secure configuration best practices.
- Security+ certification (or ability to obtain) preferred
Benefits & PerksAs an Employee First company, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package:
- 100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
- 100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 25% 401k company contribution
- Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
- Flexible work hours
- Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities
This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; therefore, this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.
