Ten years of systems administration experience in similar environments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required; CompTIA Security+ preferred.
Experience in both physical and virtual IT environments.
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain IT systems, ensuring system availability and configuration changes.
Install software releases and perform system upgrades while troubleshooting issues.
Conduct system backups and recovery, maintaining data integrity.
Monitor system performance and conduct capacity planning for reliable operations.
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support in a 24/7 operational environment.
Research and evaluate technical solutions within DevOps environments.
Develop and maintain documentation supporting system integrity and operations.
Benefits
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 the structured iQTouch Program.
Up to 6% 401(k) match and additional 4% profit-sharing contribution.
Full Job Description
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.
Minimum Requirements:
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.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required; CompTIA Security+ preferred.
Outstanding Benefits
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.
