System Administrator (Junior-Senior)

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI w/ poly cleared professional to serve as a System Administrator in Fort Meade, Maryland.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

• Install and maintain operability of commercial off the shelf computer and IT equipment

• Work individually and as part of a team

• Perform a variety of information technology/infrastructure activities, as well as IT inventory management

Must-Haves

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Top Secret clearance with polygraph.

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Minimum 2+ years of experience supporting computers running Windows NT, Unix or Linux operating systems

• 2+ years supporting Java development activities, including applets, Java Server Pages and J2EE frameworks such as Hibernate, Spring, Struts or Java Server Faces

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Experience with external network communications such as NSANet

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Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency in working with applicable network devices to include repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways and hubs

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Net+, Sec+, etc)

• Leadership experience

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

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Cyber Systems & Software Engineering

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Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning

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Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

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100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

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100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance

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Unique Flexible PTO

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11 Paid Federal Holidays