Technical​/Functional Server Expert

Position Overview

Technical/Functional Expert – Server – Job

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: 141,000–178,000

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.

• 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 Red Hat, 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, No
  
  Machine 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

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays
• 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,…