Windows Systems Administrator

Quevera • Columbia, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Quevera is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator in Columbia, Maryland, to support the administration, maintenance, and availability of enterprise IT systems across physical and virtual environments. The role includes system configuration, software updates, patch management, backups and recovery, performance monitoring, and Tier 2/3 technical support in a 24/7 operational environment. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

The administrator will support system operations and implementations by installing and configuring hardware and software, troubleshooting technical issues, coordinating with clients and technical teams, and maintaining documentation, inventory, and system configurations. The position also involves applying systems administration practices in DevOps environments.

Quevera describes its culture as focused on mission-critical solutions, professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence. The company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Ten years of systems administration experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five years of systems administration experience may substitute for the degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain day-to-day IT systems across physical and virtual environments, including system availability, configuration changes, and patch management.
• Install software releases, perform system upgrades, evaluate and apply patches, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Perform system backups and recovery, maintain data files, and monitor system configurations to ensure data integrity.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning and system tuning, and analyze technical issues to support reliable operations.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support, coordinating issue resolution with clients, vendors, application programmers, and network support teams in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Monitor, diagnose, and respond to hardware and software issues affecting desktops, servers, LAN/WAN, and voice or video network systems.
• Research and evaluate technical solutions, applying standard systems administration practices within DevOps environments.
• Develop and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and technical documentation supporting system integrity and operations.
• Install, configure, and test workstations, servers, printers, and network components as needed.
• Perform hardware and software testing, establish system acceptance criteria, and support system upgrades and implementations.
• Coordinate with clients and technical teams on system requirements, implementation schedules, training needs, and administrative guidelines.
• Support delivery, staging, and configuration of client/server hardware and software, including network interfaces and associated Ethernet connectivity.
• Configure server hardware and network interfaces according to client and vendor specifications.
• Maintain inventory, installation planning documentation, client profiles, and system configurations supporting software distribution.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for an optional plan.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development.
• Career advancement through the structured iQTouch Program.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution at the company's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior