System Administrator (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking System Administrators to support the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission-critical IT systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will provide operational support across servers, storage, networks, operating systems, and end-user environments while ensuring system reliability, performance, and security. Opportunities are available for experienced administrators supporting enterprise environments ranging from hands-on operational support to advanced systems administration and architectural collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) additional years of System Administrator experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Level 2: Ten (10) years of System Administrator experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Level 3: Fifteen (15) years of System Administrator experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting servers, storage platforms, network infrastructure, and virtualization technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system, application, and integration issues.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, ticketing, and configuration management tools.
• Experience supporting Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), cloud, or hybrid computing environments.
• Strong communication skills with experience interacting with technical teams, customers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage the day-to-day operation, configuration, and monitoring of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support for hardware, software, network, storage, and operating system issues.
• Assist users with system access, functionality, and technical support requests.
• Support client, server, storage, network, and mobile device environments.
• Configure, manage, and maintain UNIX, Windows, or other applicable operating systems.
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot operating system software and network components.
• Analyze and resolve system issues while maintaining system integrity and performance.
• Support ticket escalation processes and communicate status updates to management and customers.
• Perform system capacity analysis, resource planning, and operational optimization.
• Provide detailed technical analysis and recommendations for escalated issues.
• Support dispatch operations and remain engaged through problem resolution.
• Support the design and integration of systems, mission architectures, and associated hardware solutions.
• Apply knowledge of system administration interdependencies within Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments.
• Analyze and resolve complex server, application, software integration, and infrastructure issues.
• Provide advanced technical expertise for enterprise system administration and operational support activities.

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: Customizable leave plans to meet your needs.
• 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: 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