System Administrator

System Administrator 2

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator 2 to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems across enterprise environments, emphasizing mission operations sustainment with advanced troubleshooting, system monitoring, and reliable performance on Linux-based infrastructure.

• 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
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu)
• Support OS installation, file systems, TCP/IP networking, and software lifecycle activities
• Troubleshoot system, application, and infrastructure issues across mission environments
• Utilize automation and configuration management tools (Salt, Ansible)
• Monitor systems using tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk
• Collaborate using Jira, Confluence, Git, and Slurm for workload and system management
• Support performance optimization and capacity planning

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (5 additional years of experience may substitute)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar environments
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
• Strong experience with Linux system administration, networking, and troubleshooting
• Experience with monitoring, automation, and scripting tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Ansible, Bash)

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. 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.

• Medical: 3 superior plans with in-network and out-of-network options
• Vision and Dental: both free and paid in full by CTP
• Retirement: 401k – 6% company contribution
• Paid Time Off and Leave: includes Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave
• Career Growth: up to $10,000 for approved career‑related learning, training, education, or tuition
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability: zero cost to employee
• Profit Sharing Bonus: end‑of‑year cash added to bottom line
• Referral Bonus Program: tiered incentives ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 if a referral joins the team

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Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.