Systems Administrator

MELE Associates•Rockville, MD

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

MELE is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our team in Rockville, MD. The Systems Administrator series is responsible for ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of the MELE Associates IT infrastructure. This role balances foundational technical support with high-level architectural planning, focusing on maximizing system uptime through proactive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting. By strategically implementing hardware and software upgrades, the position ensures a reliable and secure technological environment that supports the organization’s overall operational goals ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide support of assigned systems through trouble shooting and resolving hardware/software, and connectivity problems Maintain assigned systems including customization, configuration, installation, and testing Act as a knowledge expert for assigned systems and distributed applications Collaborate with IT customers to ensure issues related to assigned systems are communicated appropriately Perform other work-related duties as assigned Install, configure, and support complex server-based systems Recommends and administers security and support policies Create complex scripts to assist with monitoring systems, diagnostics, problem correction and automating routine tasks Configure systems for high availability including strategies for back-up and recovery and load balancing Create, follow, and maintain written and verbal procedures; prepares written technical documentation, training material, standards, reports and other documents assigned Prepared and reviews reports for accuracy Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Active Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.
Systems Knowledge: Proficient in Windows Servers, Desktop O/S, and Microsoft Office suite.
Infrastructure: Deep understanding of server hardware, operating systems, and software.
Network Management: Ability to design, install, maintain, and document network hardware and software.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Positive attitude, a strong willingness to learn, and a professional appearance.
Committed to sustaining company reputation and public image.
Available to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Willingness and ability to travel for work-related tasks.
Systems Administrator: 4+ years of experience with IT maintenance and technical support required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Provide support of assigned systems through trouble shooting and resolving hardware/software, and connectivity problems
Maintain assigned systems including customization, configuration, installation, and testing
Act as a knowledge expert for assigned systems and distributed applications
Collaborate with IT customers to ensure issues related to assigned systems are communicated appropriately
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Install, configure, and support complex server-based systems
Recommends and administers security and support policies
Create complex scripts to assist with monitoring systems, diagnostics, problem correction and automating routine tasks
Configure systems for high availability including strategies for back-up and recovery and load balancing
Create, follow, and maintain written and verbal procedures; prepares written technical documentation, training material, standards, reports and other documents assigned
Prepared and reviews reports for accuracy
Perform other work-related duties as assigned