System Administrator Level I-III

[Applicants: Be among the first 25 applicants | Industry: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing | Type: Full-time | Level: Entry level] System Administrator I / II / IIIJob ID:TAP00151Position:System AdministratorLocation:Fort Meade, MDClearance:Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the past 7 years)Certification:DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)Education Requirement:See BelowExperience Requirement:See BelowCompensation Range:83,000-158,000KPosition OverviewTAP Engineering is seekingSystem 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.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment and works effectively with cross-functional technical teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and availability.Technical EnvironmentLinux operating systems: Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE, and vendor-specific platformsEnterprise compute environments, including clustered and high-performance systemsShared and distributed storage platformsHigh-speed networking and interconnect technologiesServer, storage, and network infrastructureKey Responsibilities (All Levels)Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise IT systemsPerform day-to-day system operations, monitoring, and incident responseSupport system deployments, upgrades, and transitions to productionProvide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support based on experience levelEscalate issues appropriately and communicate status to stakeholdersOptimize system performance, capacity, and resource utilizationFollow established policies, procedures, and operational best practicesLevel DifferentiationSystem Administrator I (Junior / Entry-Level)Provide Tier 1 support and routine system administrationAssist users with system access and basic issue resolutionSupport hardware and software refresh initiativesPerform standard maintenance tasks under guidanceSystem Administrator II (Mid-Level)Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for moderately complex issuesPerform in-depth troubleshooting and root cause analysisConfigure, manage, and maintain Linux, Unix, and Windows systemsTroubleshoot system integrations, network components, and hardware issuesDocument findings and provide analysis for escalated incidentsSystem Adminis...