Linux System Administrator 2
Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Description:
Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Linux System Administrator 2 to support the day-to-day operations maintenance and performance of mission-critical IT systems. This role focuses on administering Linux-based environments while supporting system reliability troubleshooting and operational efficiency across enterprise and secure enclave environments.
The Linux System Administrator will work across a range of infrastructure components collaborating with engineering cybersecurity and operations teams to ensure systems are properly configured maintained and optimized for performance and security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on support for the implementation maintenance and troubleshooting of Linux-based systems
- Manage daily system operations including patching configuration and updates across server environments
- Monitor system performance and respond to alerts outages and operational issues
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues at both Tier 1 and Tier 2 support levels
- Administer user accounts permissions and access controls across Linux systems
- Configure maintain and optimize system services storage and networking components
- Support system security requirements including applying patches maintaining logs and ensuring compliance with security policies
- Assist with vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents and improve system performance
- Maintain system documentation including configurations procedures and troubleshooting steps
- Support system upgrades deployments and integration activities across environments
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience in Systems Administration with a strong focus on Linux environments
- Bachelors degree in a technical field (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
- Strong experience with Linux distributions (e.g. RHEL CentOS Ubuntu) and system administration tasks
- Experience with troubleshooting system monitoring and performance tuning in enterprise environments
- Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g. Bash) and configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible)
- Security Certification required
Requirements:
- 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 Requirements:
- DoD 8570/8140 compliance (e.g. Security CE)
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
About us:
Founded in 2007 Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception CTP has been instrumental in the technical design engineering development operational deployment and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security project management systems/network engineering security risk management vulnerability assessments and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience expertise and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.
At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP) we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values the foundation we built around them and the Partners we become along the way.
Thats why our pay is competitive our missions are critical and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.
Salary Range Transparency
At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued empowered and rewarded for their contributions.
How We Determine Salary Ranges
Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:
- Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
- Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
- Experience and Qualifications: An individuals experience education certifications and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
- Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living in accordance with local and national standards.
- Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.
Really good benefits for really GREAT people:
From our CTP Family to yours we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where youre going together.
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision Dental: Both free to you paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty Bereavement Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10000 provided for approved career-related learning training education and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7000-$20000 if your referral joins the team.
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.
CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Columbia Technology Partners delivers secure, scalable IT and cybersecurity solutions for federal and enterprise clients with mission-critical needs.
