System Administrator (SA) 3

System Administrator (SA) 3

Are you ready to take ownership of mission-critical IT systems and make a real impact? We're looking for a skilled System Administrator (SA) 3 to join our team in Columbia providing hands-on support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems that keep our clients' operations running smoothly.

• Manage IT system infrastructure and all related processes
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices
• Provide Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
• Escalate and communicate status updates to agency management and internal customers
• Support the dispatch system and hardware problem resolution process from start to finish
• Work with Container Technology, including:
• Administering large software deployments on LINUX/UNIX systems
• Administering clustered storage solutions (e.g., storage appliances, Ceph)
• Managing Kubernetes-orchestrated containers
• Using system configuration management software (e.g., Puppet, Ansible)
• Overseeing change control processes

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 15 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
• An active Top Secret clearance with CI polygraph within the last 7 years

Ctrl+ is an innovative software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge MD/ We specialize in providing cutting-edge software solutions and assembling exceptional teams for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. From designing secure software to offering expert staffing solutions in cyber security, program management, analysis, and comprehensive documentation, we cover every aspect of our clients' projects from start to finish.

At Ctrl+, we give you the power to customize your benefits. Choose from health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Dependent Care FSA to set aside tax-free dollars for child or adult care.

What we provide:

• Flexible healthcare options (Care First medical, dental & vision)
• Dependent Care FSA (up to $5,000 household / $2,500 individual)
• Tech reimbursement – up to $1,500 every other year
• 100% Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid 10% 401(k) contribution (vested immediately)
• Sign-on & retention bonuses
• Flexible PTO (carry over up to 300 hours + payout for excess)
• Paid hours for company events & training
• Referral bonus: $1.50/hr extra for successful hires you refer

Ctrl+ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.