MD-Systems Administrator (mid-senior) - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph at Sunayu
Annapolis Junction, MD
$92,300–$166,850
Aug 17, 2026
Annapolis Junction, MD
Aug 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A systems administrator role supporting a large, geographically distributed, air-gapped network environment for a defense/intelligence contractor in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. Day-to-day work covers server and desktop administration, vulnerability management, patching, Active Directory, and virtualization across both Windows and Linux environments. Requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
Senior level · 8+ years · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $125,654 (middle half $96,394–$162,956).
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The posting requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field OR equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree, so the degree requirement is set to None.
The role sits at the intersection of systems administration and security operations (vulnerability management, security accreditation, security protocols). 15-1244 was chosen because the primary day-to-day work is operating and maintaining infrastructure; 15-1212 is the runner-up given the significant security posture responsibilities.
Annapolis Junction, MD falls within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD CBSA (12580), which is the standard metro assignment for that locality.
SALT appears in both the required qualifications (experience with/familiarity with SALT) and the preferred qualifications (SALT and Python scripting experience). It is marked required based on its placement in the Basic Qualifications section; the preferred mention adds scripting depth.
The posting states a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
No salary figures are provided; the posting only notes that pay considers scope, experience, education, and market factors.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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