Junior IT System Administrator

ITCNP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Information Technology System Administrator to manage and maintain both Windows and Linux systems. This role involves the installation and configuration of servers, ensuring system integrity, and providing support across various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in system administration, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth while supporting mission-critical technology requirements for government clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Windows System Administrator.
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux OS administration.
• Ability to write technical content and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system provisioning, installation, and maintenance.
• Perform daily system monitoring and provide Tier II and III support.
• Apply OS patches and perform ongoing performance tuning.

Skills

Windows System Administration

Linux System Administration

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Remote Administration Techniques

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Commensurate Certifications/Work Experience

Tools

Active Directory

Dell PowerEdge Hardware

Hyper-V

BASH

Powershell

Python

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Information Technology System Administrator

Essential Functions:

The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. The ideal candidate ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, customers, and business partners.

The candidate will assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of our standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.

The ideal candidate is accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows systems that support enterprise customer application software to include custom developed and COTS.

Basic Requirements:

· 2+ years of experience as a Windows System Administrator

· Strong problem determination and resolution skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Must be able to write procedures and technical content related to position responsibilities

· Ability to create and maintain positive and professional business relationships with both internal associates and external customers

· Must work effectively in a team environment, multi-team setting, as well as independently

· Must know how to provide a status on assigned deliverables (i.e., estimate their work)

· Must be a U.S. Citizen

· Must be able to pass a basic criminal background check

· Bachelor (4-year) degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, or commensurate certifications/work experience.

Required Technical Skills:

· Solid understanding of basic Windows operating system administration

· Solid understanding of basic Linux operating system administration

· Solid understanding of regular maintenance/update processes for Windows/Linux operating systems

· Experience with remote administration techniques (RDP, WinRM, SSH, etc.)

· Active AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Job Description:

System Administrator Engineering and Provisioning

Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.

Install and configure systems such as enterprise custom, COTS and web applications.

Develop, document and maintain installation and configuration procedures.

Contribute to and maintain system standards.

Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.

Operations and Support

Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.

Create, change, and delete user accounts per request.

Provide Tier II and Tier III support per request from various customers.

Investigate and troubleshoot issues.

Serve as subject matter expert in support of security/configuration audits

Maintenance

Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.

Upgrade and configure system software

Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures.

Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.

Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.

Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment.

Preferred Skills:

MCSE or MCITP certification

RHCT or RHCE certification

Knowledge of Dell PowerEdge hardware

Basic Active Directory administration

Basic understanding of LAN/WAN technologies

Knowledge of Hyper-V virtualization technologies

Knowledge of RSA security technologies

Scripting (BASH, Powershell, Python, etc.)

Working Conditions/Physical Effort:

Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced

notice.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Location:

Columbia, Maryland

Travel

Local Baltimore-Washington D.C.

Long-Distance travel may occasionally be required

Company Description

IT-CNP is a trusted advisor to the U.S. Government and its supporting contractors, delivering its own independent secure cloud infrastructure, as well as practical and value-driven solutions that address the most challenging mission-critical technology requirements.
FedRAMP High Certified

Company Description

IT-CNP is a trusted advisor to the U.S. Government and its supporting contractors, delivering its own independent secure cloud infrastructure, as well as practical and value-driven solutions that address the most challenging mission-critical technology requirements.
FedRAMP High Certified