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# System Administrator 3

- **Company:** Data Computer Corporation Of America
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $213,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Unix, Computer Networks, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Administration, System Software, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/8863144?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F8863144%2FSystem-Administrator-3-Maryland-Annapolis-Junction

## About the Role

* Must have experience supporting multiple operating systems, such as Linux, UNIX and/or Windows environments.
 * Experience with virtualization (to include VMware specifically)
 * Ability to create/write scripts and modify existing scripts - bash, perl, shell, python, etc.

Desired Skills:

 * Familiarity with networking concepts, or a background in network administration is a plus

Required Education / Certifications:

 * Bachelor's degree plus 15 years of related experience; or 20 years of experience as a System Administrator without a degree.
 * Security+ certification required

## Description

DCCA is looking for TS/SCI w/Polygraph cleared Systems Administrators with Linux and Windows experience! We have multiple positions open in the Fort Meade/Annapolis Junction area.

 * Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
 * Manage IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
 * Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
 * Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
 * Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
 * Configure and manage Linux, UNIX and Windows operating systems and install/load operating system software, troubleshooting, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
 * Optimize system operations and resources utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
 * Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems


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