Systems Administrator

General Information

Requisition # R63586 Locations USA-MD-Patuxent River Posting Date 10/02/2025 Security Clearance Required Interim Top Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our team in Patuxent River, MD.  This is an on-site position.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create software applications, test and evaluate applications, and tweak and improve applications to make them user-friendly
• Assist in the definition, development, testing, analysis, and maintenance of new or existing software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This may include writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
• Update software or enhance existing software capabilities.  May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems and develop specifications and performance requirements
• May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
• Assist in deploying and maintaining Linux-based systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10, Ubuntu) to support high availability and performance
• Write and maintain basic automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Bash, Powershell, or Python to streamline system tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business discipline with 4+ years of systems administration or similar professional experience, or an Associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or a High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Linux virtualization platforms (e.g.,Hyper-v, VMware)
• Experience with enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp ONTAP, Ceph)
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance, including Linux STIGs and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Evaluate-STIG, OpenSCAP)
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python, Powershell)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD or Navy cybersecurity mandates
• Certifications such as Linux+, CompTIA Security+, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Basic knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) in Linux environments

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active or current Top Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication.

The projected compensation range for this position is $83,300.00-$138,800.00. 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.