Systems Administrator

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP in Columbia, MD is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to support a hybrid Linux/Windows environment with VMware. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship, with DoD 8570 certifications expected or provided.

Responsibilities include maintaining multi-user systems, setting up accounts, monitoring performance, and coordinating with network engineers to ensure secure, reliable operations for defense and health IT clients.

Qualifications

• Must be well versed in Windows system administration, VMWare System, Linux.
• Advanced Tier III resolutions for complex customer issues.
• Administration support for Tiers 1-3 (Windows, Linux, and VMWare).

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains system documentation.
• Monitors policies and standards for allocation related to computing resources.
• Support system in a hybrid Linux and Windows environment.

Skills

Windows Admin

VMware

Linux

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

DoD 8570 IAT-2

Job description

Company Description

Synergy ECP is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business SD(VOSB) that was formed in July 2007 with Headquarters in Columbia, MD and is made up of talented, dedicated staff to provide a broad range of services to the defense, intelligence and health care industries.

Company Description

Synergy ECP is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business SD(VOSB) that was formed in July 2007 with Headquarters in Columbia, MD and is made up of talented, dedicated staff to provide a broad range of services to the defense, intelligence and health care industries.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP).

It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results - showing us’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands.

Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

Other Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Roles & Responsibilites

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network engineers. Sets up administrator and service accounts, maintains system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system-wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Candidate must be able to support system in a hybrid Linux and Windows environment.

Required Skills

• Must be well versed in Windows system administration, VMWare System, Linux.
• Advanced Tier III resolutions for complex customer issues.
• Administration support for Tiers 1-3 (Windows, Linux, and VMWare).

Required Education And Experience

• Master's degree and 6 years’ experience, Bachelor's Degree and 8 years’ experience, Associate's Degree and 10years experience, or High School Grad and 12 years’ experience in System Administration.
• One of the following DoD approved certifications is required to meet the category/level IAT-2 (DoD 8570) requirement for this position. Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CASP, GSIH, or GCED. Training and Certification provided for applicants meeting the above requirements