Systems Administrator

General information

Requisition # R66334 Locations USA-MD-Fort Meade Posting Date 03/02/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive administration and support for multi-platform operating system environments.
• Manage and maintain virtualized environments and enterprise-level virtualization management tools.
• Configure and maintain host-based security and intrusion detection systems.
• Configure and maintain enterprise storage solutions and associated file system architectures.
• Develop and deliver technical documentation and program briefings to senior management and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 10+ years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate's degree with 15+ years’ experience.
• 10+ years of experience in systems administration of software and hardware supporting IT system development and testing.
• Experience in a Linux environment.
• 2+ years of experience in Splunk administration.
• Experience utilizing Ansible or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Proficiency with scripting languages including Python, Bash, or Perl.
• Familiarity with enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware or similar) and associated Storage Area Networks (SAN).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SaltStack, or Puppet.
• Experience with NiFi or cross-domain solutions.
• Knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, gateways) and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS.

Clearance Requirement:

• Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

The projected compensation range for this position is $128,000.00-$214,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.