System Administrator 1

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator 1 to support the implementation, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of IT systems across enterprise environments. This role focuses on system reliability, troubleshooting, and ensuring consistent performance across a variety of technologies. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on support across servers, networks, and end-user systems while assisting with system monitoring, issue resolution, and operational support in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar environments
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
• Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability across client, server, storage, and network devices
• Manage and support day-to-day system operations and infrastructure activities
• Configure and maintain Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot system software and components
• Support escalation activities and communicate system status to stakeholders
• Assist users with accessing and utilizing IT systems
• Optimize system performance and support capacity planning efforts

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