System Administrator 3

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator 3 to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems across complex enterprise environments. This role focuses on sustaining mission-critical infrastructure, leading advanced troubleshooting efforts, and supporting high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The ideal candidate will manage complex systems, optimize performance, and support infrastructure leveraging high-speed networks and advanced storage technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (5 additional years of experience may substitute)
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar environments
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
• Advanced experience with Linux systems, HPC environments, and networking (including storage fabrics)
• Experience with automation, monitoring, and performance tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
• 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 advanced Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
• Manage system operations, including monitoring, maintenance, and optimization
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems across enterprise environments
• Support HPC infrastructure, including high-speed networking (InfiniBand, Slingshot)
• Administer and troubleshoot storage solutions, including Lustre file systems and DDN Exascaler appliances
• Support TCP/IP networking and storage fabric environments
• Utilize automation and configuration tools (Salt, Ansible) to improve efficiency
• Maintain and enhance system monitoring and alerting (Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide technical guidance for complex system issues

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