Systems Administrator, Government

AT&T; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 89,200 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a Systems Administrator to support IT systems for customized network solutions. The role involves senior-level administration of Linux/Windows systems, VMWare, and data management.

The ideal candidate must have at least three years of experience, a relevant degree, and a required TS/SCI clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $89,200 - $170,000 and various employee perks including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a Systems Administrator.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Required clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day Linux and/or Windows IT systems.
• Consult with clients and provide technical support.
• Maintain data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMWare expertise

Data storage management (NAS/SAN)

Technical support skills

System documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Workstations

Servers

Network components

Job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Our National Security team supports our Federal Government by providing, operating and assuring critical voice, video and collaboration services for the full spectrum of national security operations.

AT&T has an opening for a System Administrator to support the day-to-day IT systems for our customized network solution in support of the federal government.

The job duties of the System Administrator are as follows:

• This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
• Administrating day-to-day Linux and/or Windows IT systems to include system availability, backup/restore, configuration changes, maintaining and patching both physical and virtual.
• Must be knowledgeable in the support and administration of VMWare, hosting and managing virtual machines, and data storage such as Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) hardware.
• Install and configure workstations, servers, printers, and data, voice, or video network components.
• Install and maintain software releases.
• Maintain data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Consult with clients, hardware and software vendors, application programmers, and the network team.
• Provide technical support for development, test, and production environments.
• Perform capacity planning, system administration, system tuning, problem analysis and hardware/software upgrades.
• Develop administrative policies, documentation, and procedures to ensure that assets are properly maintained and operated.
• Perform testing and establish system acceptance criteria on current and new hardware and software.
• Determine training needs and develop system administration guidelines tailored to the work environment.
• Configure and build the server hardware and network interfaces to meet client and vendor technical specifications.
• Build client profiles and system configurations for software distribution equipment.
• Respond to system alerts and engage in troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.

Required Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience, is required.

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Our Systems Administrator (Government) earns $89,200 - $170,000 yearly. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays; pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Columbia, Maryland

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.