Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI w/ poly cleared professional to serve as a System Administrator in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesYou 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- Top Secret clearance with polygraph
- Active Sec+ certification or equivalent
- Experience with DevOps, System Administration or Software Development
- Significant experience supporting computers running Windows or Linux admin (favoring Linux)
- Significant experience working with Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience with external network communications e.g. JWICs or IC networks
- 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
- Additional relevant cybersecurity certifications
- Leadership experience
Additional InformationRanking #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:
- Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
- Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
- 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:- 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
- Unique Flexible PTO
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
- Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
- Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
- Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
- Free financial advising from qualified experts
- Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
- One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely per successful referral, with no limit to number of referrals
- Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
- Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events
- Access to our Company Swag Store
CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:
$100,000 - $200,000/ year
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:
- The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
- The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
- The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
- Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
- If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
- If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
- If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
- If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.
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