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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Full Scope Polygraph
Engineering - Systems
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
System Administrator Level 1
$100,000–$127,000 | Fort Meade, MD | Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Support the backbone of mission-critical IT systems. Keep national security operations online at Caribou Thunder.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Provide Tier I and Tier II support for IT system troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization.
• Manage daily system operations and configuration activities across client, server, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Assist users in accessing and effectively using IT systems and tools.
• Support real-time monitoring and resolution of hardware/software issues across mobile, desktop, and virtual environments.
• Escalate and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders and agency leadership.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning to maintain optimal system performance.
• Optimize system resources and implement operating system enhancements to increase reliability and uptime.
• Configure and maintain both UNIX and Windows operating systems, including installation of OS software and network components.
Is This You?
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, IT, Engineering) from an accredited institution
• Experience: 5+ years as a System Administrator supporting contracts of similar scope and complexity
• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Traits: Detail-oriented, dependable, solution-focused, and proactive in resolving complex IT challenges
Note: An additional 5 years of SA experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Core Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot and maintain secure IT systems critical to national defense
• Provide responsive Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier II support to end users
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, software, and network teams to ensure operational continuity
• Maintain and configure system infrastructure including operating systems, servers, and networks
• Implement system upgrades, security patches, and performance tuning
• Deliver timely support for dispatch system and hardware issues
• Monitor system performance, diagnose outages, and support incident response
• Uphold best practices in configuration management and IT operations
Bonus
You are passionate about maintaining mission-essential systems that support our nation’s defense.
📝 If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
• Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
• Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
• Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
• Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – Empowering youth for careers in national security
$100,000–$127,000 | Fort Meade, MD | Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Support the backbone of mission-critical IT systems. Keep national security operations online at Caribou Thunder.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Provide Tier I and Tier II support for IT system troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization.
• Manage daily system operations and configuration activities across client, server, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Assist users in accessing and effectively using IT systems and tools.
• Support real-time monitoring and resolution of hardware/software issues across mobile, desktop, and virtual environments.
• Escalate and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders and agency leadership.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning to maintain optimal system performance.
• Optimize system resources and implement operating system enhancements to increase reliability and uptime.
• Configure and maintain both UNIX and Windows operating systems, including installation of OS software and network components.
Is This You?
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, IT, Engineering) from an accredited institution
• Experience: 5+ years as a System Administrator supporting contracts of similar scope and complexity
• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Traits: Detail-oriented, dependable, solution-focused, and proactive in resolving complex IT challenges
Note: An additional 5 years of SA experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Core Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot and maintain secure IT systems critical to national defense
• Provide responsive Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier II support to end users
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, software, and network teams to ensure operational continuity
• Maintain and configure system infrastructure including operating systems, servers, and networks
• Implement system upgrades, security patches, and performance tuning
• Deliver timely support for dispatch system and hardware issues
• Monitor system performance, diagnose outages, and support incident response
• Uphold best practices in configuration management and IT operations
Bonus
You are passionate about maintaining mission-essential systems that support our nation’s defense.
📝 If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
• Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
• Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
• Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
• Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – Empowering youth for careers in national security
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