Systems Administrator

CRL Technologies Inc.

Systems Administrator for Government networks at CRL Technologies. Responsible for managing and maintaining secure government networks and infrastructure in Patuxent River, MD.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLexington Park • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system administration for government networks, including secure cloud environments and virtualized infrastructure management. Proficient in vulnerability management, STIG compliance, and handling COMSEC materials under DoD guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

System AdministrationSecure Cloud EnvironmentsVirtualized Infrastructure ManagementCOMSEC/Cryptographic Equipment HandlingCross Domain Solutions (CDS)

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Hard Skills

Windows Operating SystemLinux Operating SystemVulnerability ManagementSTIG ComplianceNetwork ConfigurationNetwork MonitoringTroubleshootingHypervisor ManagementVirtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Data Diodes

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 451-Intermediate System Administrator

Industry Keywords

Government NetworksCybersecurityCOMSECDynamic Security EnvironmentDoD Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

System administrator for Government networks
Work with Information Technology and Cybersecurity teams to securely build, operate, and maintain government networks
Deploy, manage, and maintain virtualized infrastructure, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Plan, deploy, and administer secure cloud-based environments within secure clouds
Perform system administration, vulnerability management, and STIG compliance on Windows and Linux operating systems
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks
Safeguard, account for, and operate COMSEC materials
Operate and maintain cross domain solutions (CDS) and one-way data diodes

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
At least four (4) years of System Administrator experience
Certification: Candidate must meet the 451-Intermediate System Administrator qualification standards of DoD Manual 8140.03.
Experience developing and managing secure cloud environments.
Experience deploying and managing virtualized resources and hypervisors.
Experience deploying and managing CDS and one-way data diodes.
Experience as a Local Element (LE) or handling COMSEC/cryptographic equipment under DoD guidelines.
Experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Security Clearance Required: A Final DoD Top Secret Clearance
Signing bonus
Potential relocation assistance