
Systems Engineer L4
Annapolis Junction, MDFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Jovian Concepts seeks a Systems Engineer Level 4 to support DevOps and live operational systems in a Linux-based environment of physical hardware and virtual machines. The engineer will provide Linux administration and systems engineering support for mission and operations users, including authentication, DNS, shared drives, and home directories. A current, active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland polygraph is required; CCA candidates will not be considered.
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Jovian Concepts, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer\x26nbsp;and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.</div></div>","faviconId":"rzdliec182fab1ef548499d4ddfcbeeacba4f","jobTitle":"Systems Engineer L4","companyName":"Jovian Concepts, LLC","linkBackUrl":"https://jovianconcepts.com","isAWLIActive":false,"postedOn":"11/05/2026","digest":"pMy53mQEF5JN2sDIHjnhTI3A3s2QTjlNpPNDH@8EfxU-","jobDescriptionDetails":[{"richText":{"fieldLabel":"Job Description","uitype":5501,"value":"\n </head>\n \n \n
Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a </span></span> System Engineer Level 4\x26nbsp;</span></span></b> for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction\x26nbsp;, M</b>D area</b>. At Jovian Concepts, our people drive our success. We\x27re seeking talented professionals eager to deliver specialized, cutting-edge solutions that protect and support our nation\x27s most critical national security missions.\x26nbsp;</span></span> \n
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\n CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.</span></span></b></span></b></span>\n
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The Systems Engineer will work as part of a large mixed team supporting DevOps and live operational systems. The environment consists of Linux-based physical hardware and virtual machines (VMs). Responsibilities will include Linux system administration and general systems engineering support. The engineer will monitor email and chat communications for mission-critical updates, issues, and support requests, then use JIRA to track and resolve tickets. The team supports a backend environment with mission and operations users and their desktop environments. Responsibilities will include supporting authentication, Domain Name System (DNS), shared drives, and home directories to help maintain connectivity and access across the environment.</span></span> \n
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\n Must have Linux Administration experience</span></b></span>\n
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\n CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.</span></span></b></span></b> \n
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\n Required Skills:</span></span></b>\n
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- Solid Experience with STE/STN, DISA STIG compliance work on Linux Systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> \n
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- Experience with LINUX Administration (SA1/2 level)</span></span>\n
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- Experience with Kubernetes</span></span>\n
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- Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Salt...)</span></span></span> \n
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- Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl...)</span></span>\n
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- Virtualization (VMWare, RH KVM, Proxmox...)</span></span>\n
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- IP networking and Firewall experience.</span></span></span></span> \n
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- Some Experience with Containers/Cloud environments</span> \n
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\n Desired Skills:</span></span></b> \n
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- Have a solid understanding of PKI/TLS/crypto including crypto policies.</span></span></span>\n
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- Storage Management (Isilon, NetApp...)</span></span></span> \n
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- Application support and general troubleshooting.</span> \n
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- Hyper Converged Infrastructure exp (Harvester, Nutanix, Cisco Hyperflex...)</span></span>\n
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- A Bachelor’s degree</b> in a Qualified Engineering Field</b> (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note\x26nbsp;</span></span></span> 2) from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years</b> of systems engineering experience</span> \n
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- A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general system engineering experience (any\x26nbsp;</span></span></span> Process Area).</span> \n
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- A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2)\x26nbsp;</span></span></span> from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience</span> \n
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- A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an\x26nbsp;</span></span></span> accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience.</span> \n
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Note 1 – Examples of qualified engineering fields include: Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management. Similar or comparable degrees will be acceptable.</span> \n
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\n Note 2 - Examples of related disciplines include: Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics. Similar or comparable degrees will be acceptable.</span></span>\n
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In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!</span></span> \n
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- Great Healthcare Coverage</span></u> : Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with two options and up to 100% employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.</span></span> \n
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- Amazing Retirement Savings:</span></u> 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching or additional employee contribution required!</span> \n
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- Generous Paid Time Off:</span></u> 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave</span> \n
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- Fantastic Education Assistance:</span></u> Up-front tuition payment program, employees pursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible for full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.</span> \n
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- WE DON\x27T STOP THERE — ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! </span></b> - Basic Life and AD\x26amp;D insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four (4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts’ anniversary recognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employee and family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Build event and Holiday Party extravaganza.</span> \n
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How this job compares
Set against the 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Maryland median$123–200K/yr557 salary ranges
- US median$60–70/hr418 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 692 open Systems Engineer jobs in Maryland and 11,702 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,797 postings).
- Education
- 4,445 of the 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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