System Administrator - Rockville, MD

VetJobs; Rockville (MD); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO (vacation/sick)

Descripción de la vacante

Intertek’s Connected World team in Rockville, MD is hiring a System Administrator to oversee, maintain, and plan infrastructure growth. You will install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain devices for cybersecurity testing across diverse vendor ecosystems.

The role emphasizes Windows 11, virtualization servers, network device management, and documentation. Associates degree required; CCNA/MCSE or similar preferred; on-site, travel possible.

Formación

• Associates Degree in Information Technology or equivalent; Bachelor’s preferred.
• At least two years of computer network maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server products.
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, Red Hat, or CentOS).
• Knowledge of networking topologies and wiring; experience with firewalls, VPN, and routers.
• Certified Network Engineer or other technical certification such as CCNA or MCSE preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Install and configure network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless devices, virtualization servers).
• Work with devices from a wide range of vendors and engage vendors for troubleshooting.
• Monitor and resolve network and device issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform upgrades and repairs; communicate with management to meet business demands.
• Provide routine support for Windows 11 and virtualization servers; maintain inventories.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Server

Linux (Ubuntu/Rocky/Red Hat/CentOS)

Networking topologies

Firewalls, VPNs, routers

VMware

Customer-focused

Educación

Associates Degree in Information Technology

Herramientas

VMware

Cisco equipment

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

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System Administrator – Rockville, MD

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a System Administrator to join our Connected World team in Rockville, MD. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Cybersecurity.

Intertek's Connected World solutions provide the services needed to launch and maintain secure, effective products and systems onto the Internet of Things (IoT), including the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity, allowing them to collect and exchange data. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The System Administrator is responsible to oversee, maintain, and plan the future growth of the infrastructure as well as receive, install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain customer devices that are sent in for cybersecurity testing.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

$75,000-$100,000

What You’ll Do:

• Install and configure network devices (i.e., switches, routers, firewalls, wireless network devices, virtualization servers, etc.)
• Work with devices from a wide range of vendors
• Engage with vendors when troubleshooting client devices
• Monitor, identify, and resolve network and device issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Recommend, schedule, and perform improvements, upgrades, and repairs
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers and management to ensure infrastructure can meet business demands
• Provide routine support for in-house and remote computer systems using Windows 11 and virtualization servers
• Maintain working database or inventory of client and internal devices, IPs, and access control
• Work with internal customers to provide system solutions
• Write effective technical documentation as assigned
• Keep abreast of current technology

Perform Other Duties As Required

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Information Technology, or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and training. Bachelors degree preferred
• At least two years computer network maintenance experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server products
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, Red Hat, or CentOS)
• Knowledge of networking topologies and network wiring systems
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPN, and routers
• Extensive experience utilizing several operating systems
• Certified Network Engineer or other technical certification such as CCNA or MCSE preferred
• Experience with Cisco based equipment a plus
• Experience with VMware a plus
• Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• CCNA certification, Network+ certification, familiarity with wireless technology and networks, industry certifications such as Security+, MCSE, Scripting experience

Location

Rockville

Maryland