Sr. Systems Engineer (Linux)
Themis Insight · Fort Meade, MD
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Jul 11, 2026
Fort Meade, MD
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level systems engineering role focused on Linux environments at Fort Meade, MD, requiring an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Day-to-day work involves translating user requirements into system specifications, leading design and integration activities, maintaining Linux systems including applying security patches, and producing technical architecture documentation. Suited to experienced systems engineers with a strong Linux administration background.
Senior level · 14+ years · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $111,377 (middle half $86,511–$164,827).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
The role title is 'Sr. Systems Engineer (Linux)' but the day-to-day work spans both classic systems engineering (requirements analysis, architecture, design documentation, integration/test planning) and hands-on Linux system administration/maintenance — a genuine hybrid. 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) was chosen as the primary code because the JD emphasizes requirements analysis, architecture, and technical leadership; 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) is the close runner-up given the explicit Linux build/maintain and IAVA patching duties.
A TS/SCI with Polygraph is explicitly required — candidates without an active clearance at that level will not be considered.
The degree requirement is effectively None: the JD states a Bachelor's is required but immediately allows '5 years of additional Systems Engineering experience' as a full substitute, so no formal degree is a hard gate.
14 years of Systems Engineering experience is the stated role-level minimum. The 'IAVA remediation' skill covers the JD's requirement to research, create solutions for, and apply IAVA fixes in a timely manner.
AWS is listed only under 'Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired' and is therefore preferred, not required.
No compensation figures were provided in the posting.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Systems Engineering, System Administration.
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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