System Administrator, Level I, II, III (AE26061551)

Government Technical Services Corporation; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 79,800 - 155,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Five weeks of PTO

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) employer match

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work options

Employee referral bonus program

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Government Technical Services Corporation is looking for System Administrators (Level I, II, or III) in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role involves supporting the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.

Ideal candidates will have experience in enterprise environments and a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Clear communication skills and experience with system administration for Windows and UNIX/Linux are also essential.

This position is fully on-site and offers various benefits including 5 weeks PTO and competitive salary ranges.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting IT systems in enterprise environments (level dependent).
• Level I: ~5 years or equivalent experience/training.
• Level II: ~10 years.
• Level III: ~15 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage daily operations of systems including servers, storage, and network devices.
• Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability.
• Perform system configuration, patching, and upgrades for Windows and/or UNIX/Linux environments.

Skills

Experience with Windows and/or UNIX/Linux system administration

Familiarity with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware

ELK Stack

Tripwire

SELinux

Job description

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Annapolis Junction, United States | Posted on 06/10/2026

• Salary $79,800-155,200 / year


• City Annapolis Junction


• State/Province Maryland


• Country United States

Job Description

GTSC seeks System Administrators (Level I, II, or III).

Location

Hanover, MD (All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.)

Mission

GTSC seeking System Administrators at multiple experience levels (Level I–III) to support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure. Candidates will be responsible for managing system operations, supporting users, and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise environments. Level placement will be determined based on experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated capabilities.

Clearance

Active Top Secret SCI with polygraph.

Requirements

Experience supporting IT systems in enterprise environments (level dependent):

• Level I: ~5 years or equivalent experience/training


• Level II: ~10 years


• Level III: ~15 years

• Requires bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent experience)


• Experience with Windows and/or UNIX/Linux system administration


• Familiarity with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning


• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as VMware, ELK Stack, Tripwire, or SELinux


• Experience with virtualization, containers, and system security practices


• Knowledge of infrastructure automation or scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)


• Experience in secure or regulated environments


• May require participation in on-call rotation or shift work


• Work performed in a team-oriented, mission-focused environment

Additional Information

• Level will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience


• Salary and responsibilities will align with the selected level

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems


• Manage daily operations of systems including servers, storage, and network devices


• Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability


• Perform system configuration, patching, and upgrades for Windows and/or UNIX/Linux environments


• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues and provide timely resolution


• Support users in accessing and utilizing IT systems


• Document system configurations, processes, and issue resolutions


• Support escalation processes and communicate status to stakeholders


• Maintain system security and compliance with organizational standards

Additional Responsibilities by Level

Level I (Entry/Intermediate)

• Provide Tier 1 and basic Tier 2 support for incident resolution


• Perform routine system maintenance and monitoring


• Follow established procedures and elevate complex issues

Level II (Mid-Level)

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis


• Handle escalated incidents and provide detailed technical feedback


• Optimize system performance and resource utilization


• Support capacity planning and system improvements

Level III (Senior)

• Analyze and resolve complex, multi-system issues


• Support system design, architecture, and integration efforts


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior staff


• Evaluate and implement system enhancements to improve reliability and performance


• Understand and manage system interdependencies across enterprise environments

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays


• Five weeks of PTO to start, accrued throughout the year


• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans


• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage options, including voluntary supplemental plans


• Generous 401(k) employer match for all employees, along with the potential for an additional discretionary employer contribution


• Flexible schedules designed to support both our employees and our clients


• Hybrid work options available for eligible roles


• Robust employee referral bonus program


• Investment in your growth through training and tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

GTSC-Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

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