System Administrator

M2 Technology Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days Personal Time Off

10% Employer Contribution to 401k

Training/Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,500

$250 Annual Charity Donation Match

Flexible work schedule

Referral Bonus of $7,500

Job summary

M2 Technology Group is seeking a skilled IT professional for a dual role focused on SQL database management and systems administration in Fort Meade, Maryland. Candidates must have a background in maintaining database integrity and supporting IT operations, with a minimum of 1 year of experience.

This position requires a Security+ CE certification and an active security clearance. The job offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including training reimbursement and contribution to 401k plans.

Qualifications

• 1-15 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar programs.
• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity and high availability of SQL databases.
• Configure and deploy UNIX and Windows systems.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for IT issues.

Skills

Database Administration

Systems Administration

Technical Support

Compliance Management

Education

Security+ CE certification

Tools

Active Directory (AD)

SCCM

UNIX

Windows OS

Video Teleconferencing (VTC)

Job description

M2 Technology Group provides high-assurance cyber and engineering support to federal, defense, and intelligence community programs. We bring that same rigor, discipline, and execution-focused approach to commercial assessments, delivering practical solutions designed for real-world operational environments.

We also have amazing benefits, check them out below!

Role Overview

We are seeking a versatile and highly skilled IT professional to join our team in a dual-faceted role. The ideal candidate will maintain the health, security, and performance of our database environments, while simultaneously driving core systems administration, hardware deployment, and technical support across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Management

• Maintain the integrity, security, and high availability of multiple SQL databases.
• Manage complete database and software lifecycles to ensure peak performance and compliance with business requirements.
• Execute disaster recovery procedures, performance analysis, query tuning, and routine index maintenance.
• Architect and format data structures to optimize storage capacity and query efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and enforce robust policies and procedures to safeguard database security.

Systems Administration & IT Operations

• Configure, deploy, and maintain UNIX and Windows operating systems, actively implementing enhancements to boost system reliability.
• Perform comprehensive system administration tasks, including Active Directory (AD) account management, DHCP IP allocation, and SCCM tracking during deployments.
• Analyze system capacity and optimize resource utilization to proactively improve network and system performance.
• Conduct pre-installation network surveys and manage the configuration and installation of Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems.

Technical Support & Hardware Deployment

• Provide comprehensive Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, diagnosing and resolving issues across client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
• Manage the imaging, deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle replacement of computers, thin clients, and phones across multiple sites and networks.
• Deliver detailed root‑cause analysis and actionable feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated IT tickets.
• Facilitate user training and support during scheduled software and hardware deployments.

Inventory & Compliance Management

• Maintain accurate hardware inventory records, providing routine updates to Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) and property managers regarding equipment transfers.
• Ensure clear, consistent, and proactive communication with internal customers and project managers to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of all IT tasks.

Qualifications:

• One (1) to Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a System Administrator (SA) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Certifications Required:

• Security+ CE certification is required.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range:

125,000-$185,000

• Please note that the listed salary range for this position at M2 Technology Group is intended as a helpful guide, not a fixed guarantee. We strive to build offers that are equitable and competitive by looking at a variety of factors. Your final compensation will be tailored based on your individual experience, educational background, specialized skills, and the specific demands of the role.

Personal Time Off & Holidays

• Employees earn 20 Days of Personal Time Off Annually *Want more? Earn an extra day every anniversary for up to 25 Days!
• Three Tiered Medical Plans from CareFirst BCBS
• $5,500 Medical Opt-Out
• Dental, Vision, LTD and STD- 100% Company-paid

401k (Nothing but the best here!)

• 10% Employer Contribution (No match needed!) 7% Safe Harbor - 3% Profit Sharing
• Includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing - Immediate Vesting!

Training & Education Reimbursement

• Up to $7,500 Training/Tuition Reimbursements
• Flexible Additional Training Support Available Upon Request

Charity Donation Match

• Feeling Charitable?
• $250 Annual Donation Match to any Charitable Organization

Pet Adoption

• Need a furry companion?

Referral Bonus & Company Events

• $7,500 Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Happy Hours, Annual Picnic, Holiday Party, Movie Nights, All Hands Meet Ups

Other Perks

• Swag Drops!, Flexible work schedule, Employee Appreciation Awards, Work Anniversary Gifts, Newborn Gifts