Systems Administrator, Level I (AE26101659)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer contribution

Five weeks annual leave

11 Paid Federal Government Holidays

Education/training stipend up to $5,00

Life Insurance at 1x annual salary

Short-term and long-term disability

Health plan contribution

Performance bonuses

Job summary

AEITS, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator, Tier 1 for on-site support in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph, and a Friday-MMonday shift pattern with initial training.

You will respond to inquiries, manage tickets, and guide users through basic technical issues, escalating when needed. Responsibilities include software/hardware troubleshooting, documentation, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of IT experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience.
• Only IT-related work experience will count towards the years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.
• Log and track support requests using a help desk ticketing system.
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Provide step-by-step guidance to users for troubleshooting common problems.
• Escalate complex issues to second-level support or specialized teams, when necessary, via the ticketing system.
• Provide guidance to less experienced professionals mentoring new hires and trainees when necessary.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow Ticketing System

Job description

AEITS, Inc., a GTSC company, is growing its team! Seeking a Systems Administrator, Tier 1.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.

~~~ Shift WORK - Friday to Monday, 6 AM to 4 PM, with initial training for a few weeks, Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM.

Mission-critical position may require work on holidays.

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Clearance: Active Top Secret SCI with appropriate polygraph.

Certifications

• IAT Level 1
• CompTIA A+ CE
• CompTIA Network+ CE

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.
• Log and track support requests using a help desk ticketing system.
• Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Provide step-by-step guidance to users for troubleshooting common problems.
• Escalate complex issues to second-level support or specialized teams, when necessary, via the ticketing system.
• Provide guidance to less experienced professionals mentoring new hires and trainees when necessary.

Technical Support Tasks

• Install, configure, and update software on user devices.
• Assist with password resets, account lockouts, and access issues.
• Support basic printer, scanner, and peripheral troubleshooting.
• Help maintain inventory of IT assets (e.g., laptops, monitors, or accessories).

Documentation & Reporting

• Document and report solutions and procedures for recurring issues for leadership review.
• Maintain and report accurate records/tickets of support interactions and resolutions.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles for fellow co-workers and users to assist at arriving at self-service solutions.
• Accurately create and submit tickets for users containing all needed information and troubleshooting steps taken.

Customer Service & Communication

• Maintain a professional and empathetic tone when dealing with users and co-workers.
• Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Document and reply to provide updates on ticket status and possible resolutions.
• Actively participate in the team environment, assisting co-workers when needed.

Compliance & Security

• Ensure adherence to all IT and departmental policies and procedures.
• Report potential security incidents or breaches to appropriate teams or team leaders.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.
• Only IT-related work experience will count towards the years of experience.

Skills and Tool Experience

• Customer Service
• ServiceNow Ticketing System

BENEFITS - Full-time Employees

• 401K with employer contribution. Fully vested at 1 year anniversary.
• Five (5) weeks comprehensive annual leave (25 workdays).
• Additional leave can be earned in lieu of overtime.
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
• Up to $5,000 annually for individually tailored education / training program.
• All education plans must be pre-approved by Advantage Engineering management.
• Life Insurance at 1x annual salary with employee option to purchase additional coverage for self and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• We contribute a generous portion towards the cost of monthly medical plans for any of the three medical, 1 dental and 1 vision plan provided by CareFirst.
• All employees are eligible to earn generous incentives and performance bonuses.

AEITS, a GTSC company, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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