Entry-Level System Administrator — DoD IAT II Cleared

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans
401k (6% company contribution)
PTO & Leave
Career growth stipend
Profit sharing bonus
Referral bonus program

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator to support the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems in a mission-focused technical environment. This role offers early-career professionals hands-on system administration experience and exposure to critical systems in a DoD-aligned setting.

The ideal candidate will assist with daily system administration tasks, provide end‑user technical support, and help ensure high availability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; five years of System Administrator experience may substitute.
  • Ability to support the implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration, and daily operation of IT systems.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with a minimum of IAT Level II is required.
  • Ability to accommodate shift work as needed, including weekend support.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Assist with the daily configuration, operation, and administration of system environments.
  • Provide technical assistance to users accessing and operating IT systems.
  • Monitor systems and help identify, document, and resolve technical issues.
  • Support routine system maintenance and operational activities.
  • Work collaboratively with technical team members to maintain reliable system performance.
  • Provide shift-based and weekend support as operational needs require.

Skills

Linux
Troubleshooting
Communication
Collaboration
Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator to support the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems in a mission-focused technical environment. This role offers early-career professionals hands-on system administration experience and exposure to critical systems in a DoD-aligned setting.

The ideal candidate will assist with daily system administration tasks, provide end‑user technical support, and help ensure high availability.

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