Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator Columbia, MD Government/Military Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Polygraph Full-Time | Fully Funded | $180,000$190,000 (Depending on Experience) Protect National Security. Strengthen Mission Systems.

Helm Point Solutions

is a woman-owned cybersecurity and physical security firm supporting the nations most critical missions. We're hiring a

Senior Systems Administrator

to join a high-impact team supporting enterprise IT infrastructure for a classified program. You'll work hands-on with a wide range of technologies - from Linux environments to virtualization, automation, and security compliance tools - ensuring our mission partners can operate securely, reliably, and without interruption. What Youll Do

In this role, you will: Install, configure, and maintain

Linux (CentOS/RHEL)

and

Windows

systems

Perform system patching and vulnerability remediation (YUM, IAVA compliance)

Troubleshoot system performance, storage, and connectivity issues

Build, maintain, and troubleshoot

virtual machines (VMs)

Write and maintain

shell scripts

and

Ansible playbooks

to automate tasks

Monitor infrastructure using tools like

Nagios

and

SecurityCenter (Tenable)

Support and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 escalated service tickets

Manage

PKI certificates

(renewals, revocations)

Collaborate with other technical teams to maintain secure, high-performance systems

Create and maintain SOPs using

Confluence

Use

GIT

for version control (branching, tagging, repository management)

What You Bring

Required Qualifications: 15+ years

of experience as a System Administrator supporting large-scale IT systems

Bachelors degree

in Computer Science or related field (or 5 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)

DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher

certification (e.g., A+, Network+, Security+)

Active

TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph

Why Helm Point?

At

Helm Point Solutions , were not just filling seats - were building careers. Every team member is a critical part of the mission. Youll be part of a close-knit, values-driven company that: Listens to your career goals

Recognizes and rewards your impact

Invests in your long-term growth

Our Benefits Include: CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses

Annual Education & Training Allowance

Leave Buy-Back Program

Flexible Work Environment & Career Growth Support

Community Engagement Opportunities

Next Steps Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. If you're interested in this or similar roles, mention it in your application. Apply now or send your resume torecruiting@helmpoint.com to start a confidential conversation. Helm Point Solutions, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr