Technical/Functional Server Expert with Security Clearance - Fort Meade
1 day ago
Job description
Technical/Functional Expert (Server)
Job ID: TAP00145
Position: Technical/Functional Expert – Server
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570 IAT II (Required)
Education Requirement: Related technical degree preferred
Experience Requirement: 10+ years with degree or 15+ years without degree
Compensation Range: 141,000-178,000K Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking a Technical/Functional Expert – Server to provide senior-level Infrastructure Server and Sustainment support in High Performance Computing (HPC) and enterprise environments. This role supports mission-critical systems across multiple geographically dispersed locations and includes the integration and sustainment of the Exceptionally Controlled Information (ECI) data system.
This position serves as a technical authority and subject matter expert, responsible for advanced troubleshooting, system architecture, technology integration, and long-term sustainment planning. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise, strong design capabilities, and experience supporting complex, highly available environments. Key Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 0–4 support to server teams across all operational sites
- Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex server and infrastructure issues
- Provide system design and architecture support
- Install, configure, tune, and support enterprise and HPC server platforms
- Support direct-attached and SAN-based storage solutions
- Design and maintain client/server architectures using NFS and CIFS
- Support large memory SMP systems and high-core-count environments
- Administer multi-vendor file systems (XFS, GPFS, VXFS)
- Support blade systems and associated interconnects (FC, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Administer RedHat, SUSE, Solaris, and Microsoft operating systems
- Support Microsoft Exchange and enterprise messaging platforms
- Support identity and access services (Active Directory, Centrify, DNS, NIS)
- Maintain and optimize enterprise monitoring and observability tools
- Support virtualization platforms and containerized environments
- Support thin client and remote access solutions (Citrix, NoMachine NX)
- Collaborate with vendors to evaluate emerging technologies
- Architect and lead integration of approved new technologies
- Support design phases including evaluation, Government approval, and integration planning
- Ensure all systems are integrated with Government monitoring services
- Document architecture, procedures, and sustainment processes
- Ensure systems meet performance, availability, and security requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification
- Extensive experience supporting enterprise and HPC server environments
- Deep expertise with Linux, Unix, Solaris, and Windows operating systems
- Experience with SAN and direct-attached storage solutions
- Strong background in system architecture and infrastructure design
- Experience supporting virtualization and container technologies
- Experience integrating new technologies into production environments
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning skills
- Strong documentation and technical communication skills
- Ability to support mission-critical systems in a 24/7 operational environment
- Ability to collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.
Factors considered for U.S. Government security clearance eligibility include, but are not limited to:
- U.S. citizenship
- Favorable criminal history review
- Education verification
- Drug and substance use review
- Credit history review
- Subject interview
By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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