System Administrator 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator 2 to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems across enterprise environments. This role focuses on system stability, troubleshooting, and ensuring reliable performance across a variety of technologies supporting mission operations. The ideal candidate will take on more advanced troubleshooting responsibilities while supporting system infrastructure, resolving escalated issues, and maintaining performance across servers, networks, and end-user environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum 5 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.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
• Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
• Manage day-to-day system operations, including monitoring, maintenance, and updates
• Support infrastructure across servers, storage, network devices, and mobile systems
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems
• Install, upgrade, and maintain system software and components
• Support escalation activities and provide detailed analysis for issue resolution
• Communicate system status and issue resolution to stakeholders and internal teams
• 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: Mid Level