Junior Engineer Level 0

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Engineering Career with a Team That Keeps Critical Systems Running Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer 0 to join our operations team supporting mission-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers looking to gain hands-on experience in system operations, troubleshooting, and incident response while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• One (1) year of engineering, technical support, systems operations, or related experience.
• Degree may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to follow technical procedures and documented processes with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1 system restoration activities by following documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge bases, and operational guidance.
• Monitor mission systems and respond to alerts, outages, and performance issues.
• Investigate and resolve routine operational incidents using established troubleshooting processes.
• Leverage documentation, historical tickets, and collaboration tools to diagnose and address system issues.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineering staff when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, troubleshooting efforts, and restoration activities.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level