Systems Administrator
Grvty
Fort Meade, MD · $175k–$185k a year · Posted April 21, 2026
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Where Fort Meade, MD ranks
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November 2026
- #5Best cities for government pay after cost of living$137k · of 18
- #6Best cities for mid-career professionals66% · of 100
- #7Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Mid-Atlantic66% · of 85
- #11Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Mid-Atlantic59 / 100 · of 37
- #14Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Mid-Atlantic$142k · of 37
- #15Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Mid-Atlantic54 / 100 · of 37
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $180,000 a year. Across 49 open systems administrator listings that state pay, the middle half runs $100,500 to $134,000 and the median is $110,000. That is 64% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
What Impact You’ll Have:
Tailored Access, a GRVTY Company is seeking Systems Administrators to support Department of Defense/IC missions at Fort Meade, MD. You will be responsible for Linux Systems Administration while supporting IC missions that are vital to our national security.
What You'll be Owning
Perform Linux system administration functions.
Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
Monitoring and patching/upgrades to standard networking resources (routers, switches, firewalls).
Monitoring and patching/upgrades to servers and VM hardware.
Assist and incorporate security compliance controls as applicable.
Support documentation of non-applicable controls.
Assist with installation of new or replacement hardware or software.
Configure and integrate hardware or software with existing networked infrastructure.
Assist with decommission and/or removal of obsolete, excess, or replaced hardware.
Document inventory changes.
What You Must Have:
TS/SCI with polygraph (polygraph must be within last 6 years)
10 years of systems administration experience OR technical bachelor's degree + 5 years of systems administration experience
Proficient with Linux.
Minimum of 3 years Linux system administration experience (within the last 3 years).
Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
VM experience
Security + cert
What Would be Nice to Have
Dell and HPE Linux servers
Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
Palo Alto firewalls
Ansible
Nutanix – VM management
Rubrik – data storage
Nomad containers
SALT scripts
LibreNMS
NetBox
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
The pay range for this position is: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00
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Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Maryland Pay Range $175,000 — $185,000 USD
Why Choose GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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