System Administrator (FORECASTED)

This position is contingent on contract award.

About the role

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking System Administrators to support the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission-critical IT systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will provide operational support across servers, storage, networks, operating systems, and end-user environments while ensuring system reliability, performance, and security. Opportunities are available for experienced administrators supporting enterprise environments ranging from hands-on operational support to advanced systems administration and architectural collaboration.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in technology and management consulting. CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems for corporations and federal agencies, with expertise in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation. The company emphasizes teamwork, mission‑critical work, and competitive compensation and benefits for its people.

Responsibilities

SA Level 2

• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation, configuration, and monitoring of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support for hardware, software, network, storage, and operating system issues.
• Assist users with system access, functionality, and technical support requests.
• Support client, server, storage, network, and mobile device environments.
• Configure, manage, and maintain UNIX, Windows, or other applicable operating systems.
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot operating system software and network components.
• Analyze and resolve system issues while maintaining system integrity and performance.
• Support ticket escalation processes and communicate status updates to management and customers.
• Perform system capacity analysis, resource planning, and operational optimization.
• Provide detailed technical analysis and recommendations for escalated issues.
• Support dispatch operations and remain engaged through problem resolution.

SA Level 3 (in addition to Level 2 responsibilities)

• Support the design and integration of systems, mission architectures, and associated hardware solutions.
• Apply knowledge of system administration interdependencies within Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments.
• Analyze and resolve complex server, application, software integration, and infrastructure issues.
• Provide advanced technical expertise for enterprise system administration and operational support activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) additional years of System Administrator experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Level 2: Ten (10) years of System Administrator experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Level 3: Fifteen (15) years of System Administrator experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Skills

• Experience administering Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting servers, storage platforms, network infrastructure, and virtualization technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system, application, and integration issues.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, ticketing, and configuration management tools.
• Experience supporting Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA), cloud, or hybrid computing environments.
• Strong communication skills with experience interacting with technical teams, customers, and leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph is required.
• DOD 8570 Certification is required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, providing in‑network and out‑of‑network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to the employee and paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% company contribution.
• PTO + Leave: Lucrative paid time off plans, customizable leave plans, Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• 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 the employee.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End‑of‑year cash added to compensation.
• Referral Bonus Program: Tiered program with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 for successful referrals.

Pay

CTP is committed to transparency and fairness in compensation. Salary ranges are