Systems Administrator

Tripoint Solutions

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
  • 5+ years of systems administration in a technical service environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of MECM and SCOM monitoring tools.
  • Proven expertise in Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Experience with Tier III desktop and infrastructure support.
  • Strong understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft enterprise technologies.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory and identity management procedures.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and endpoint protection.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Tier III escalation point for unresolved incidents.
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues.
  • Manage support incidents through the ticketing system.
  • Provide end-to-end support via various communication methods.
  • Monitor and resolve support tickets within SLAs.
  • Administer user accounts and access permissions.
  • Develop and maintain production desktop images.

Benefits

  • On-site work in Washington, DC.
  • Potential career advancement within a government environment.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced IT infrastructure and security practices.
  • Engagement with executive-level customers and support roles.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to provide advanced Tier III technical support for enterprise IT infrastructure, end-user computing environments, cybersecurity operations, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications. This role serves as the primary escalation point for Level II support, ensuring timely incident resolution while maintaining the stability, security, and performance of enterprise systems.

Location: On-site, Washington, DC

Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Applicants selected for this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Government background investigation and all applicable security requirements.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the Tier III escalation point for incidents unresolved by Level II support.
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, infrastructure, and application issues.
  • Manage incidents, service requests, and questions using the organization's ticketing system.
  • Provide end-to-end support for users through phone, chat, email, voicemail, and walk-up services.
  • Monitor, update, and resolve support tickets within established service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Escalate issues to subject matter experts according to established escalation procedures.
  • Administer user accounts, permissions, passwords, and access for enterprise applications and infrastructure.
  • Provision, modify, and remove user access based on business requirements.
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise desktop images.
  • Maintain production desktop images with current patches and business application updates.
  • Resolve software compatibility issues within enterprise images.
  • Provide engineering support for desktop deployment and lifecycle management.
  • Assist users with Section 508 accessibility compliance for electronic documents.
  • Support organizational cybersecurity policies and secure computing standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in systems administration within a professional or technical services environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of monitoring best practices and tools to include MECM and SCOM
  • Proven expertise in managing Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Experience providing Tier III desktop and infrastructure support.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft enterprise technologies.
  • Experience with Active Directory, user account administration, and identity management.
  • Experience with enterprise endpoint management and desktop imaging.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, endpoint protection, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience supporting executive-level customers preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
  • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or PowerShell scripting.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Background in managing hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration projects.
  • Prior experience working in a consulting or professional services firm.
  • Experience supporting Zero Trust environments.
  • Experience supporting government or highly regulated environments.


Physical Requirements
  • Ability to travel between facilities within the DC area as needed for support.
  • Ability to perform on-site duties across designated shifts.


Monday thru Friday - 7am to 4pm; 8am to 5pm; 9am to 6pm; 10am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 1pm or 1pm to 7pm

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