Junior Systems Administrator

Clarity Innovations
Herndon, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have foundational experience in server infrastructure and data center operations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with foundational server and data center experience who are eager to grow in infrastructure engineering and automation
    — “This position helps maintain reliable and secure environments, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve operational processes.”
  • Individuals with a background in Linux or Windows administration and a willingness to learn new technologies
    — “Foundational Linux or Windows administration and networking knowledge.”
  • Those who can demonstrate technical curiosity and a collaborative mindset in a mission-critical national security environment
    — “Demonstrates technical curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and a willingness to develop engineering skills.”

Things to consider

  • The role may involve on-premises data center operations, which could require in-office presence or travel
    — “Supports day-to-day infrastructure engineering and operational objectives under general supervision.”
  • Compensation may vary significantly depending on location and contract specifics
    — “The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight hands-on experience with server hardware and data center operations in your resume and interview responses
    — “Hands-on experience with server hardware, rack and stack, cabling, or data center operations.”
  • Emphasize your ability to document work and escalate issues effectively
    — “Follows established engineering practices, documents work, and escalates issues appropriately.”
  • Showcase scripting or automation skills with Python, Bash, or PowerShell in your application materials
    — “Basic scripting or automation experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and configuration management tools
    — “Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration management.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • maintaining reliable and secure environments
  • improving operational processes
Typical background
foundational Linux or Windows administration and networking knowledgehands-on experience with server hardware

Skills & requirements

Required

Server DeploymentConfiguration ManagementAutomationNetworkingTroubleshooting

Preferred

Virtualization PlatformsScriptingInfrastructure Monitoring

Stack & domain

Linux Or Windows AdministrationNetworkingServer HardwareRack And StackCablingData Center OperationsVirtualization PlatformsScripting Or AutomationInfrastructure MonitoringTroubleshootingConfiguration ManagementProblem-solving SkillsCommunicationWillingness To Learn New TechnologiesNational SecurityInformation WarfareCyber OperationsOperational SecurityData Structuring

About the role

Original posting from Clarity Innovations via Greenhouse

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Summary

The Junior Site Reliability Engineer supports the engineering, deployment, and operation of One IT's infrastructure and platform services. This hands-on role includes on-premises data center operations, server infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and automation.

Working alongside experienced engineers, this position helps maintain reliable and secure environments, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve operational processes. The role provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills in infrastructure engineering, automation, and platform reliability while contributing to mission-critical technology capabilities.

Role Expectations

Typically has a university degree (BA/BS) in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.

Supports day-to-day infrastructure engineering and operational objectives under general supervision.

Performs server deployment, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic automation tasks.

Applies foundational knowledge of operating systems, networking, virtualization, and infrastructure operations.

Follows established engineering practices, documents work, and escalates issues appropriately.

Demonstrates technical curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and a willingness to develop engineering skills.

Contract Specific Qualifications

Foundational Linux or Windows administration and networking knowledge.

Hands-on experience with server hardware, rack and stack, cabling, or data center operations.

Exposure to virtualization platforms such as VMware, Proxmox, or Hyper-V.

Basic scripting or automation experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration management.

Strong problem-solving skills, communication, and willingness to learn new technologies.

Junior Systems Administrator $65,600—$111,500 USDPay Range

The posted pay range reflects the national salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.

We are 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 veteran status.

Source: Clarity Innovations careers (Greenhouse)

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