System Administrator 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is looking for a Systems Administrator to support the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of IT systems across a dynamic environment. In this role, you'll help ensure systems are running smoothly, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and support both end users and internal teams. You'll work across a mix of technologies, including cloud platforms and both Linux and Windows systems, while contributing to system reliability, performance improvements, and overall IT operations.

Requirements

• Linux Administration, AWS/Cloud Experience, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, MongoDB
• 10+ years of experience in Systems Administration or a similar role supporting large-scale IT environments
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Additional experience may be considered in place of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems
• Monitor system performance and respond to issues across servers, networks, storage, and endpoints
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues at both Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (escalated support) levels
• Assist users with system access, usage issues, and general IT support needs
• Manage daily system operations, including configuration, upgrades, and patching
• Communicate status updates and resolution details to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Support hardware and dispatch-related issues through resolution
• Analyze and resolve more complex technical problems, including escalated tickets
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization; assist with capacity planning
• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows environments
• Configure and maintain network components and ensure overall system integrity
• Implement improvements and enhancements to increase system reliability and performance

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: Senior