Senior System Administrator- 3490561

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support the Intelligence Community in Laurel, MD.

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Why Should You Be Interested ?

• Direct hire full-time position
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title : Senior System Administrator

Position Location : Laurel, MD

Description :

The selected candidate will join an existing team providing Life Cycle Sustainment (LCS) activities for commercial and custom-developed education, learning, and training applications. The role requires a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working in a team environment. This position will require working on a fast-paced team and a willingness to take on challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform IAVA patching and reporting across enterprise systems.
• Maintain and administer Windows Server (various versions) and Linux server environments in a hybrid infrastructure.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for IT systems, including both on-premise and cloud-hosted environments.
• Execute patching, software maintenance, and upgrades for Linux and Windows systems.
• Implement and manage Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and perform PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative tasks.
• Utilize AWS services, including EC2, Lambda functions, CloudFormation, and Cloud-native scripting to automate deployments and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for automation, configuration management, and provisioning.
• Develop and maintain system scripts and automation tools to streamline operations and improve system reliability.

This role is a great fit if you :

• Are excited by the idea of hitting the ground running in an environment where requirements come from different stakeholders and processes aren't always fully defined.
• Enjoy working independently while also collaborating with a team to solve challenges together.
• Bring structure and clarity to complex, ambiguous situations by applying best practices and building repeatable processes.
• Communicate confidently across technical and leadership levels to gather requirements, clarify needs, and deliver solutions that matter.
• Stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and see challenges as opportunities to innovate and improve .

Qualifications :

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as an 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.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I is required as specified in the individual TTOs
• Proficiency with maintaining various versions of Windows Server including hardening, patching, upgrading and disk management.
• Linux server experience including patching and software maintenance.
• Hands on IAVA patching and reporting experience
• Experience in maintaining and upgrades various types of installed software
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting of computer systems and software

Desired Experience :

• Strong background as a hybrid Linux/Windows System Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, CloudFormation, EC2, IAM, etc.).
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Python (preferred).
• Experience administering Windows environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
• Solid understanding of cloud security practices, patch management, and compliance reporting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused team environment
• Demonstrated success bringing order to undefined or evolving environments
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in mission-focused team.

Required Clearance :

• Active TSSCI clearance with Full Scope poly

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120k - $200k

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) matching
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance (Term and Universal Life w/Long Term Care benefits)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 Federal Holidays)
• Professional development assistance/Tuition reimbursement Program
• Profit Sharing Retirement Program
• Vision insurance

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.