Server Systems Engineer 2 - OCONUS Alaska

About the Role

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Server Systems Engineer 2 to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise computer systems. This role is responsible for ensuring system reliability, performance, and security across server and workstation environments. This is a full-time, day shift position (Monday-Friday) located in Anchorage, Alaska. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with system architecture, troubleshooting, and operational support within a dynamic technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and define system architecture for new and existing computer systems
• Maintain and support enterprise computer systems, including configuration, updates, and overall system health
• Provide technical support across networks, software, hardware, system configurations, and architectures
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex hardware and software issues
• Install, upgrade, and maintain operating systems and layered software packages
• Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure efficiency and reliability
• Ensure system and data integrity through implementation of standard hardware and software solutions
• Execute and maintain system backups and database archive operations to support data recoverability
• Conduct hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines
• Support system security and performance to meet user and operational requirements
• Evaluate existing systems and contribute to long-term planning and technical strategy
• Train end users on proper use of hardware and software
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as needed

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
• DOD 8570 Certification
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) and 14+ years of System Engineering experience
• Experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise systems and infrastructure
• Strong understanding of system architecture, networking, and server operations, including performance optimization
• Knowledge of system backup/recovery, data integrity practices, and ability to communicate technical concepts to end users

About Us

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation, our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations.

CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality, and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

Pay

Columbia Technology Partners determines salary ranges based on job role and responsibilities, market research and industry benchmarks, experience and qualifications, location, and company performance. The company is committed to transparency and fairness in compensation practices.

Benefits

• Medical: 3 superior plans with in-network and out-of-network options
• Vision + Dental: Both free to employees and paid in full by CTP
• Retirement: 401k with a 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: Customizable leave plans including jury duty, bereavement, and military leave
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Provided at zero cost to employees
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End-of-year cash added to your bottom line
• Referral Bonus Program: Tiered program with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if your referral joins the team

Schedule

Full-time, day shift position (Monday-Friday).