System Administrator 2

Columbia Technology Partners

$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum 5 years as a System Administrator
  • Must hold DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent
  • Experience with multiple operating systems including Linux, UNIX, and Windows
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle escalated issues

Responsibilities

  • Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
  • Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
  • Manage day-to-day system operations, including monitoring and updates
  • Support infrastructure across servers, storage, and network devices
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot various operating systems
  • Install, upgrade, and maintain system software and components
  • Communicate system statuses and resolutions to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Employment contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation
  • Random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
  • Support for further education and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Description:

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator 2 to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems across enterprise environments. This role focuses on system stability, troubleshooting, and ensuring reliable performance across a variety of technologies supporting mission operations.

The ideal candidate will take on more advanced troubleshooting responsibilities while supporting system infrastructure, resolving escalated issues, and maintaining performance across servers, networks, and end-user environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
  • Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
  • Manage day-to-day system operations, including monitoring, maintenance, and updates
  • Support infrastructure across servers, storage, network devices, and mobile systems
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems
  • Install, upgrade, and maintain system software and components
  • Support escalation activities and provide detailed analysis for issue resolution
  • Communicate system status and issue resolution to stakeholders and internal teams
  • Assist users with accessing and utilizing IT systems
  • Optimize system performance and support capacity planning efforts


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
    • Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar environments
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)


Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
  • Certification Requirements:
    • DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

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