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# System Administrator, Level 1

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Network+, Information Technology Operations, Network Connections, ServiceNow IT Service Management, Connectivity Problems, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e7162ed0-d20e-4fb3-8bbe-9f387e9cb301/system-administrator-level-

## About the Role

* Experience providing technical support or help desk services.
 * Hands-on experience with the ServiceNow ticketing system.
 * Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, network connectivity, and user access issues.
 * Strong customer service and communication skills.
 * Ability to accurately document technical issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following:

 * High School Diploma or GED: Ten (10) years of relevant experience.
 * Bachelor's Degree: Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Certifications:

DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification required. Listed certifications include:

 * CompTIA A+ CE
 * CompTIA Network+ CE

Clearance Requirement:

 * Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

## Description

At Independent Software, as a System Administrator Level 1, you will provide technical support to users by troubleshooting hardware, software, account access, and network connectivity issues. You will respond to support requests through phone, email, chat, and ServiceNow while ensuring issues are accurately documented, resolved, or escalated as appropriate.

You will support daily IT operations, maintain accurate support records, and provide professional customer service in a mission-critical environment., * Respond to user inquiries and technical support requests through phone, email, chat, and ServiceNow.

 * Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network connectivity, printer, and peripheral issues.
 * Install, configure, and update software on user devices.
 * Assist with password resets, account lockouts, and access issues.
 * Log, track, update, and document support requests in ServiceNow.
 * Escalate complex technical issues to appropriate support teams.
 * Maintain accurate support records, document resolutions, and contribute to knowledge base articles.
 * Support IT asset inventory and equipment tracking.
 * Provide guidance and assistance to less-experienced team members when needed.
 * Communicate technical information clearly and provide professional customer support.
 * Follow IT security policies and report potential security incidents.
 * Support mission-essential operations, including holiday coverage when required.
 * Must be available to work Friday-Monday, 6:00 AM-4:00 PM, following an initial training schedule of Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00 PM