Systems Administrator 2

CyberCore Technologies; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCore Technologies is hiring a Systems Administrator 2 to support enterprise IT infrastructure in a mission-critical environment. The role involves hands-on hardware installations, cabling, site surveys, and deployment activities, alongside Windows and/or Linux administration.

You will install and maintain servers and network equipment, perform rack-and-stack tasks, and develop CRLs while collaborating with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with physical hardware installations and server deployments.
• Experience with structured cabling and cable labeling/testing/documentation.
• Successful site surveys and infrastructure planning in data-center environments.
• Foundational Windows and/or Linux administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise server and network infrastructure.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers, network equipment, and related hardware.
• Execute and support structured cabling projects, including cable installations, labeling, testing, and documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and validate Cable Run Lists (CRLs).
• Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure requirements, identify risks, and support implementation planning.
• Support day-to-day systems administration activities within Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, connectivity, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Assist with equipment relocations, workstation moves, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, cabling layouts, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, network, security, and operations teams to support infrastructure projects and operational initiatives.
• Follow established processes and best practices for system installation, maintenance, and change management.

Skills

Windows admin

Linux admin

Structured cabling

Server deployment

Job description

The Systems Administrator 2 is responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure through a combination of systems administration and hands-on data center operations. This roles requires experience with physical hardware installations, structured cabling, site surveys, and server deployment activities, along with foundational Windows and/or Linux administration skills. The ideal candidate is a technically proficient professional who enjoys both infrastructure planning and hands-on implementation in mission critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise server and network infrastructure.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers, network equipment, and related hardware.
• Execute and support structured cabling projects, including cable installations, labeling, testing, and documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and validate Cable Run Lists (CRLs).
• Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure requirements, identify risks, and support implementation planning.
• Support day-to-day systems administration activities within Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, connectivity, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Assist with equipment relocations, workstation moves, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, cabling layouts, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, network, security, and operations teams to support infrastructure projects and operational initiatives.
• Follow established processes and best practices for system installation, maintenance, and change management.