Junior Engineer Level 0

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • 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.
• 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: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! 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