System Administrator

Sentar; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Recognition and Awards programs

Job summary

Sentar seeks a System Administrator II at Fort Meade, MD to support IT system implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance across UNIX/Windows platforms. You will handle day-to-day operations, monitoring, and Tier 1/2 support for servers, storage, and networks, while communicating status to agency management.

The role emphasizes problem resolution, capacity planning, and collaboration with internal customers to ensure reliable, secure IT infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Active Poly.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Experience: Ten (10) years as a SA on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution
• Provide support for day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices
• Provide support for escalation and communication of status to management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform capacity planning
• Troubleshoot IT systems and provide detailed analysis to management
• Configure UNIX and Windows operating systems and related network components

Skills

Help Desk

Escalation

System Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

UNIX

Windows Server

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a System Administrator in Ft Meade, Md!

Role Description:

The System Administrator 2 will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provide 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. Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved in the resolution process. Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide 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.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved in the resolution process
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Active Poly

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years experience as a SA on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of additional SA experience may be substituted.

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

Sentar is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

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