System Administrator (multiple levels) to 170k, FS Poly Aurora, CO

Stanley Reid & Company; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Reid & Company in Aurora, CO is seeking System Administrators at Level 1 and Level 2 to support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical IT systems, including UNIX and Windows. Base compensation ranges from $115k to $170k, with a compelling benefits package.

Candidates should have 5+ years for Level 1 and 10+ years for Level 2, a technical bachelor’s degree, and TS/SCI with FS Poly clearance. Applicants must be eligible for the required clearance.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (10 years total).
• Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator for Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems, including UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Install and load OS software, maintain network integrity, and implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning to optimize resource utilization.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers regarding escalated tickets and status updates.

Skills

UNIX

Windows

Network troubleshooting

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

5 years SA experience substitution allowed

Job description

System Administrator (multiple levels) to 170k, FS Poly

Aurora, CO

Role Overview

We are seeking System Administrators at both Level 1 and Level 2 tiers to support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical IT systems. The role involves managing infrastructure and processes related to client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices. Base compensation ranges from $115k to $170k, with a compelling benefits package for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems, including UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Install and load OS software, maintain network integrity, and implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning to optimize resource utilization.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers regarding escalated tickets and status updates.

Qualifications

Level 1 System Administrator

• Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (10 years total).

Level 2 System Administrator

• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (15 years total).

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in configuring and managing UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• In-depth experience in troubleshooting complex IT systems and network components.
• Ability to remain involved in the resolution process for hardware and dispatch system problems.

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required. We are not able to upgrade clearances or accept CCAs. Applicants must have the required clearance for consideration; under‑cleared applicants will not receive a response.