Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Future Technologies Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Technologies Inc. is seeking a Network Administrator to install, configure, and maintain LANs, data networks, and servers. The role includes monitoring system health, verifying backups, reviewing logs, and ensuring security and access control across the network.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or higher and at least 1 year in networking. Some certifications are required within 3 months. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, with potential for

Qualifications

• Basic networking and computer administration experience.
• Willingness to obtain DoD 8140 related certifications.
• Ability to work safely at height and lift 50 lbs.
• Top-Secret security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain LANs, data networks, operating systems, and servers.

Skills

LAN administration

System monitoring

Log analysis

Backup management

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in computer networking

Tools

Network hardware

Server administration

Job description

Brief Description

The Network and Computer Systems Administrator will:

• Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
• Perform System monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems.
• Review System and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses.
• May assist in network emulation/virtualization, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency certification. Preferred successful completion of associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in computer network or computer related fields.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of computer networking and computer administration.
• Must have or be willing to obtain one of the following certifications within 3 months of employment: Basic Position: Network+, CompTIA A+, CND. Intermediate Position: CompTIA Security+, SSCP, Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC. (Per DoD 8140 series guidance)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds swiftly when tasked in operational conditions.
• Ability to properly don and fit a standard fall-arrest harness and to fit through a roof access point to reach the work area.
• Ability to ascend and descend a tower of up to 164 feet using approved fall-protection/climbing systems, maintain three points of contact, and perform tasks at height.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

The anticipated salary for this position is $80,000-$120,000 depending on experience.

Future Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.