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System Administrator

Level

2

Job Location:

Fort Meade or National Business Park area

Job Type:

Full time in-person

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly (CI poly in some cases)

Description

  • Supports IT systems from initial setup through daily operations and maintenance

  • Manages the core infrastructure of IT systems and related processes

  • Provides comprehensive support for IT systems, covering routine operational tasks; system monitoring; and resolving issues across all client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices

  • Acts as a primary point of contact for technical issues, offering both initial help desk support (Tier 1) and escalated problem resolution (Tier 2)

  • Facilitates communication by escalating issues and keeping agency management and internal customers informed of status

  • Oversees hardware dispatch and problem resolution, staying engaged until issues are fixed

  • Configures, manages, and troubleshoots Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems

  • Installs operating system software and ensures network component integrity

  • Implements OS enhancements to boost system reliability and performance

Work Experience

Five (5) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and

complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or

university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s

degree.

Specialty Experience

None required

Relevant Experience

  • Supports IT systems through their entire lifecycle, from implementation to troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance

  • Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves problems at both Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) levels

  • Manages daily IT system activities, including configuration and operation

  • Assists users with accessing and effectively using IT systems

  • Maintains IT system operations, performing daily tasks, monitoring performance, and resolving issues across all client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices

  • Communicates status updates and escalates issues to agency management and internal customers

  • Optimizes system performance by analyzing resource utilization and planning for future capacity needs

  • Offers expert-level troubleshooting for complex IT system issues

  • Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and customers for escalated support tickets

  • Manages the dispatch system and supports hardware problem resolution, staying involved until issues are fully resolved

  • Configures and manages diverse operating systems (Linux, Unix, Windows), including software installation, troubleshooting, network component configuration, and implementing enhancements to boost reliability and performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or

university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s

degree.

Marquee Defense is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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