System Administrator

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a System Administrator 1 to support the implementation, maintenance, and day‑to‑day operations of IT systems across enterprise environments.

This role focuses on mission operations sustainment, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining operational stability across Linux‑based environments. The ideal candidate will provide hands‑on support for infrastructure, assist with performance monitoring, and help resolve issues in a dynamic environment.

• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
• Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability across servers, storage, and network devices
• Configure and maintain Linux‑based operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, SLES, Ubuntu)
• Support OS installation, file systems, TCP/IP networking, and software deployment
• Assist with troubleshooting system and application issues using Bash scripting and standard tools
• Support system monitoring and alerting using tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Work with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Salt, Ansible)
• Collaborate using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git‑based repositories
• Support performance tuning and capacity planning

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (5 additional years of experience may substitute)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a System Administrator in similar environments
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or equivalent)
• Experience with Linux system administration, including OS installation, networking, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation, and scripting tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Ansible, Bash)

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. 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: DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Woman‑Owned, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business specializing in technology and management consulting.

• Medical: 3 superior plans with in‑network and out‑of‑network options
• Vision & Dental: free to employees, fully paid by CTP
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% company contribution
• PTO & Leave: generous paid time off and leave options including Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave
• Career Growth: up to $10,000 annually for approved learning, training, and tuition
• Life and AD&D and Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability insurance: zero cost to employee
• Profit Sharing Bonus: year‑end cash added to bottom line
• Referral Bonus Program: bonuses ranging from $7,000‑$20,000 for referrals that join the team

Columbia Technology Partners is committed to transparency and fairness in compensation practices, based on job role, market benchmarks, experience, location, and company performance.

• Job Role and Responsibilities
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks
• Experience and Qualifications
• Location
• Company Performance

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 reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.