System Administrator 2

Columbia Technology Partners is looking for a Systems Administrator to support the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of IT systems across a dynamic environment. In this role, you'll help ensure systems are running smoothly, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and support both end users and internal teams. You'll work across a mix of technologies, including cloud platforms and both Linux and Windows systems, while contributing to system reliability, performance improvements, and overall IT operations., * Provide hands-on support for the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems

• Monitor system performance and respond to issues across servers, networks, storage, and endpoints
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues at both Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (escalated support) levels
• Assist users with system access, usage issues, and general IT support needs
• Manage daily system operations, including configuration, upgrades, and patching
• Communicate status updates and resolution details to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Support hardware and dispatch-related issues through resolution
• Analyze and resolve more complex technical problems, including escalated tickets
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization; assist with capacity planning
• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows environments
• Configure and maintain network components and ensure overall system integrity
• Implement improvements and enhancements to increase system reliability and performance, Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Technical Skills Required: Linux Administration, AWS/Cloud Experience, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, MongoDB

• 10+ years of experience in Systems Administration or a similar role supporting large-scale IT environments
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field

• Additional experience may be considered in place of a degree, * U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

• Certification Requirements:

• DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Military leave
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you're going, together.

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-TermLong-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.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way. That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP: Our People. Salary Range Transparency At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.