System Administrator

Cryptic Vector is dedicated to mission success, delivering products that perform when the nation needs them most. We foster a culture where the best and brightest want to grow, learn, and stay.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support applications deployed in AWS and Kubernetes (K8s) environments in support of multiple classified programs at Fort Meade.
• Manage Docker-based services and containerized applications across production AWS and Kubernetes clusters.
• Perform application deployments, scaling, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
• Manage AWS cloud infrastructure and services required to support mission applications.
• Perform system and application-level auditing, logging, and compliance monitoring to meet customer security requirements.
• Support high-side networks and mission systems (NSANet, JWICS, and SIPRNet) in secure classified environments.
• Work hands on with users to meet objectives and collaborate on solutions and problem resolutions.
• Stay current with cloud-native technologies and implement improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and security of program applications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing Docker-based applications and containerized environments in production.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.) and Kubernetes.
• Strong Linux and Windows administration skills.
• Current active TS clearance.
• Experience supporting high-side classified networks (NSANet, JWICS, and/or SIPRNet).
• Familiarity with PKI, SSH, access control policies, and secure configuration best practices.
• Security+ certification (or ability to obtain) preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
• 100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and bonus
• 25% 401k company contribution
• Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
• Flexible work hours
• Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; therefore, this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.