TAP Engineering · 1 day ago
System Administrator Level I-III
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$36K/yr - $158K/yr
3+ years expTAP Engineering is seeking System Administrators at multiple experience levels (I, II, III) to support large-scale, mission-critical enterprise computing environments. This role is responsible for system operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across compute, storage, and network platforms.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise IT systems
Perform day-to-day system operations, monitoring, and incident response
Support system deployments, upgrades, and transitions to production
Provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support based on experience level
Escalate issues appropriately and communicate status to stakeholders
Optimize system performance, capacity, and resource utilization
Follow established policies, procedures, and operational best practices
Provide Tier 1 support and routine system administration
Assist users with system access and basic issue resolution
Support hardware and software refresh initiatives
Perform standard maintenance tasks under guidance
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for moderately complex issues
Perform in-depth troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Configure, manage, and maintain Linux, Unix, and Windows systems
Troubleshoot system integrations, network components, and hardware issues
Document findings and provide analysis for escalated incidents
Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert
Resolve highly complex system, hardware, and software integration issues
Support system design, architecture, and infrastructure planning
Analyze system interdependencies to improve operational reliability
Mentor junior administrators and lead major incident response efforts
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the past 7 years)
DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Experience administering Linux-based systems
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 operational environment
3+ years with a degree or 8+ years without a degree for System Administrator I
5+ years with a degree or 10+ years without a degree for System Administrator II
10+ years with a degree or 15+ years without a degree for System Administrator III
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; 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
Company
TAP Engineering
TAP Engineering (LLC) is a small, Maryland-based firm providing secure, trusted microelectronics hardware engineering, firmware development, and research support to the DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial clients.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase