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 ensuring system reliability, resolving advanced technical issues, and supporting mission-critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead troubleshooting efforts, support system architecture, and manage performance across servers, networks, and end-user systems while contributing to the design and optimization of enterprise IT environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum 10 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 advanced Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
• Manage day-to-day system operations, including monitoring, maintenance, and system optimization
• 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
• Analyze and resolve complex hardware, software, and integration issues
• Support system design and contribute to architecture planning efforts
• Provide detailed analysis and communication for escalated issues and system status
• Optimize system performance and support capacity planning and resource utilization

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