Windows Systems Administrator

Quevera; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage (p

Education/training stipend

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support enterprise IT systems in Columbia, Maryland, across physical and virtual environments. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a related bachelor's degree, with 10 years of systems administration experience.

The position covers configuration, patch management, backups, monitoring, and 24/7 Tier 2/3 support, coordinating with clients, vendors, and network teams to ensure secure and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain day-to-day IT systems, including physical and virtual environments, system availability, configuration changes, and patch management.
• Install software releases, perform system upgrades, evaluate and apply patches, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Perform system backups and recovery, maintain data files, and monitor system configurations to ensure data integrity.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning and system tuning, and analyze technical issues to support reliable operations.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support, coordinating issue resolution with clients, vendors, and teams in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Windows Systems Administration

Patch management

Backup & recovery

24/7 support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Windows Systems Administrator

Columbia, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3550

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator with an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph in Columbia, Maryland.

This role supports the administration, maintenance, and availability of enterprise IT systems across physical and virtual environments. Responsibilities include system configuration, software updates, patch management, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, and Tier 2/3 technical support to maintain reliable and efficient operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain day-to-day IT systems, including physical and virtual environments, system availability, configuration changes, and patch management.
• Install software releases, perform system upgrades, evaluate and apply patches, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Perform system backups and recovery, maintain data files, and monitor system configurations to ensure data integrity.
• Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning and system tuning, and analyze technical issues to support reliable operations.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support, coordinating issue resolution with clients, vendors, application programmers, and network support teams in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Monitor, diagnose, and respond to hardware and software issues affecting desktops, servers, LAN/WAN, and voice or video network systems.
• Research and evaluate technical solutions, applying standard systems administration practices within DevOps environments.
• Develop and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and technical documentation supporting system integrity and operations.
• Install, configure, and test workstations, servers, printers, and network components as needed.
• Perform hardware and software testing, establish system acceptance criteria, and support system upgrades and implementations.
• Coordinate with clients and technical teams on system requirements, implementation schedules, training needs, and administrative guidelines.
• Support the delivery, staging, and configuration of client/server hardware and software, including network interfaces and associated Ethernet connectivity.
• Configure server hardware and network interfaces according to client and vendor specifications.
• Maintain inventory, installation planning documentation, client profiles, and system configurations supporting software distribution.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
• Ten (10) years of systems administration experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of systems administration experience may be substituted for the degree.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1