System Administrator

Optimus Technology, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health package

HRA

401k company contributions

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Company outings

Job summary

Optimus Technology seeks an experienced IT Systems Administrator to support, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems across server, storage and network devices. You will work on Tier 3 issues, coordinate with teams, and help implement deployments using Linux/UNIX and container tech.

Key qualifications include Kubernetes, Ceph, Puppet/Ansible, and strong problem-solving abilities. A collaborative culture and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting IT systems, including server, storage, and network devices.
• Experience with container tech, large deployments, and change control.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 support, diagnose and resolve IT problems.
• Maintain operations for client/server/storage/network devices.
• Assist with deployment, monitoring, and escalation communications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Incident management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

Kubernetes

Puppet/Ansible

Ceph

Linux/UNIX

Job description

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Experience with Container Technology: Administering large software deployments on LINUX/UNIX systems, administering clustered storage solutions (e.g. storage appliances, Ceph), Kubernetes orchestrated containers, system configuration management software (e.g. Puppet, Ansible) and change control.

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available.

• Premium health, dental, and vision package
• Company funded HRA
• 401k company contributions
• Employer paid group term life insurance policy
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Company outings, giveaways & more

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.