12 results for Network Administrator in Cockeysville, MD

Systems Administrator III Job Title: Sr. Multi-Cloud Systems AdministratorLocation: Gaithersburg, MD (Hybrid, 90% Remote)Clearance Required: Ability to obtain Public TrustDuration: 6-month, with possibility of extensionJob Description:A dynamic and growing team is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to fulfill the role of Sr. Multi-Cloud Systems Administrator. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional proficient in managing multi-cloud environments and architectures. You will contribute to engineering innovative solutions, developing governance strategies, driving automation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for cloud resources.Responsibilities:Cloud Administration<ul><li>Deploy and manage cloud resources, ensuring lifecycle management, compliance, and proper access control.</li><li>Utilize infrastructure-as-code methodologies and DevOps pipelines to oversee cloud-native deployments.</li><li>Monitor and manage financial operations (FinOps) dashboards to optimize costs.</li><li>Maintain the integrity and performance of data streams.</li><li>Develop and enforce cloud governance strategies, including compliance, guardrails, fintech operations, and tagging protocols.</li></ul>Network Infrastructure<ul><li>Design and implement highly available network architectures.</li><li>Manage network security and routing in hybrid-cloud environments.</li><li>Configure and operate cloud-based VPNs, VPN Gateways, peering connections, private links, and endpoint services.</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>Communicate effectively with DevSecOps teams to align cloud strategies and maintain detailed documentation of system and network infrastructure.</li><li>Provide in-house training on cloud technologies to empower project teams, improve decision-making, and document incident management processes.</li><li>Identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities across projects and resources.</li><li>Support application development lifecycles by integrating applications-as-code principles.</li></ul>

o Network Systems Engineer Are you an experienced engineer skilled in addressing challenges within systems in complex, IT environments? We are hiring for this immersive, hands-on role, you’ll take charge of installing and maintaining servers and cabling, handling system administration tasks, and resolving complex network engineering issues. To excel in this position, you’ll need strong attention to detail, an aptitude for problem-solving, and a robust understanding of both physical and system architectures.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Install, configure, and maintain physical servers, racks, and structured cabling within data center environments.</li><li>Conduct routine diagnostics, repairs, and replacements for hardware and network infrastructure.</li><li>Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot physical components, including server hardware, storage systems, and networks.</li><li>Perform system administration tasks, such as user account management, permissions settings, and system configurations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve network issues involving devices like switches and routers.</li><li>Keep thorough documentation of hardware inventories, cable layouts, and system configurations.</li><li>Ensure adherence to organizational protocols covering safety, security, and operational excellence.</li><li>Collaborate with remote engineering teams to implement hardware solutions within broader IT frameworks.</li><li>Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and scaling efforts in line with evolving organizational needs.</li></ul>Skills and Experience Required:<ul><li>Eligibility for or possession of a Top-Secret security clearance.</li><li>Significant experience in server hardware installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Proficiency in structured cabling, cable management, and documenting cable systems.</li><li>Understanding of system administration (e.g., Linux/Windows servers, shell scripting, and related tools).</li><li>Foundational knowledge of networking (e.g., IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and tools like Wireshark).</li><li>Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities within physical and network systems.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across teams.</li><li>Ability to handle and install heavy equipment, such as servers and racks.</li><li>Familiarity with secure environments or IT systems requiring high security protocols.</li><li>Knowledge of network engineering, including configuring switches, firewalls, or load balancers.</li><li>Hands-on experience with automation and monitoring tools (e.g., Ansible, Nagios).</li><li>A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.</li></ul>Join us and help drive technical excellence in a leading-edge IT environment!

NETWORK ENGINEER IV We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Network Engineer IV in Washington, District of Columbia. Working in a dynamic setting, the selected candidate will have the chance to provide comprehensive network engineering support across a broad range of programs. This involves the full system engineering life-cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, test, and implementation. This role will be 100% onsite and requires a public trust security clearance. Responsibilities • Carry out network planning, designing, and evaluation of various components effectively.• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current network capabilities.• Undertake difficult and complex assignments, demonstrating complete knowledge of the network engineering field.• Establish and recommend changes to policies impacting subordinate organizations.• Display leadership skills by providing guidance to other personnel and possibly supervising them.• Exhibit strong customer service skills by resolving customer inquiries and maintaining accurate customer credit records.• Show independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for achieving results.• Exhibit mastery in job-related tasks and responsibilities.• Demonstrate strong liaison skills by regularly interacting with senior management levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.• Exhibit strong planning skills in determining and pursuing courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes.• Show strong management skills in meeting defined best practices and operational workflow.• Demonstrate ability to process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently.

SOC Splunk Engineer We are looking for an experienced SOC Splunk Engineer to join our team in Washington D.C. 20220. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with organizational standards. As this is a long-term contract position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic security initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) infrastructure, including data source configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.</li><li>Create dashboards, notable events, visualizations, and actionable content using SPL to aid in security investigation and monitoring.</li><li>Perform deep-dive investigations on security events, leveraging your expertise in network traffic analysis, endpoint threat detection, and SIEM operations.</li><li>Analyze and discern security incidents from false positive events, triaging and responding to cyberattacks with effective countermeasures.</li><li>Collaborate with security teams to develop custom detection use cases, rules, filters, and security content to identify anomalous patterns and emerging threats.</li><li>Onboard and curate new data sources for Splunk, including troubleshooting to ensure proper data ingestion and alignment.</li><li>Utilize intrusion detection systems (IDS) and other SOC tools to monitor, detect, and respond to threats.</li><li>Research and integrate monitoring content for emerging threats, driving improvements in security operations.</li><li>Support enterprise environments, with hands-on experience troubleshooting event issues and ensuring data availability across tools and workflows.</li></ul>

Help Desk Analyst III We are looking for a skilled Help Desk Analyst III to provide comprehensive technical support and ensure seamless IT operations within our organization. This role involves troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues while delivering exceptional customer service to internal users and clients. This is a long-term contract position based in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities: • Deliver expert technical support for workstations, applications, and procedures, addressing both routine and complex break-fix issues. • Manage and resolve incident tickets and change orders with efficiency and accuracy. • Collaborate with network engineers, application administrators, and other technical teams to identify and implement effective solutions. • Conduct setup and quality assurance testing for hardware and software installations, ensuring optimal performance for end-users. • Maintain in-depth knowledge of firm applications, remote access systems, mobile computing environments, and standard software suites such as Microsoft Office. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software, hardware, network connectivity, printers, and peripherals. • Provide desk-side support for escalated technical problems when remote solutions are not feasible. • Configure workstations, laptops, and specialized software applications to meet organizational needs. • Coordinate with hardware and software vendors to address and resolve technical challenges. • Document resolution processes in the Help Desk Knowledge Base to support future troubleshooting efforts.

Senior Network Administrative Assistant We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Network Administrative Assistant to join a nonprofit organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This long-term contract position involves providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of a senior center. The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment. Responsibilities: • Manage front-office operations, including greeting visitors and answering inbound calls. • Provide administrative assistance by organizing schedules, maintaining records, and handling clerical tasks. • Coordinate and assist in organizing events, meetings, and fundraising functions. • Attend staff meetings, the Annual Meeting, and other organizational functions as required. • Maintain accurate data entry and ensure proper documentation of information. • Handle email correspondence and manage communications effectively. • Schedule appointments and oversee calendar management for the team. • Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to create reports, presentations, and other documents. • Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving concerns promptly.

Desktop Support Engineer We are looking for a dedicated Desktop Support Technician to join our team in Rockville, MD 20852. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing hardware products and systems. You will work on projects that involve creating new solutions, improving existing products, and contributing to organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Systems Maintenance & Operations:<ul><li>Maintain and ensure High Availability (HA) through virtualization, redundancy, and adherence to best practices.</li><li>Perform system maintenance tasks such as software upgrades, backups, and recovery procedures, ensuring compliance with operational standards.</li><li>Monitor systems weekly for critical updates, preparing for exercises or responding to announced threats.</li><li>Provide on-site and remote on-call support after hours as necessary to resolve Production Operating Environment (POE) issues.</li></ul>Customer Support & Troubleshooting:<ul><li>Respond to and resolve moderately complex customer inquiries (some dispatched through Customer Support Center) related to hardware and software issues.</li><li>Document all resolutions in the ITSM Tool (ServiceNow), ensuring adherence to Time to Resolution standards.</li><li>Escalate unresolved issues to managers or leads and provide remediation results to leadership as required.</li></ul>Hardware & Device Management:<ul><li>Perform the configuration, deployment, support, and disposal of laptops, desktops, thin clients, mobile devices, and associated equipment. This includes preparing and deploying Dell devices with Windows 10/11 images and providing users with introductory tutorials.</li><li>Handle asset control tasks both on- and off-site, ensuring proper inventory and documentation.</li><li>Provide guided network or systems support as required for customer HQ-specific needs.</li></ul>IT Governance & Security:<ul><li>Ensure all workstations and systems comply with security patches and requirements.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve patch-related issues, documenting failed patch deployments and taking appropriate remediation actions.</li><li>Support data security protocols by implementing role-based standards and ensuring adherence to IT governance policies.</li></ul>

Business Systems Manager We are in search of a Business Systems Manager to join our team in Bethesda, Maryland. This role is crucial in managing and enhancing our suite of financial systems that bolster our core operations in the Investment Management industry. As a Business Systems Manager, your role will involve overseeing ERP and related business applications, assuring robust system performance and a smooth user experience that aligns with our financial workflows. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for core financial systems, including NetSuite, ACBS, Kyriba, and other secondary platforms. • Manage system configurations, workflows, user access, and enhancements while ensuring stability, performance, and uptime. • Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, Loan Operations, Data, and Application Development teams to ensure systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. • Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external support teams. • Work in partnership with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, and Operations teams to identify system needs, resolve pain points, and drive optimization. • Analyze data from financial systems to support reporting and business insights, ensuring data consistency and integrity across platforms. • Oversee daily operations of system and data integrations, ensuring accuracy and timely data flow. • Provide training, documentation, and support to ensure effective system use, leading user acceptance testing and supporting bug tracking and issue resolution. • Utilize skills such as Atlassian Jira, Business systems, Confluence, CRM, Gap Analysis, AB Testing, Agile Scrum, Backlog Grooming, Business Process Functions, and Business Requirement Document to fulfill responsibilities effectively. • Support ongoing integration projects with internal and external technical teams, monitoring integration performance, escalating and resolving issues as needed.

Data Center Technician We are looking for a skilled Data Center Technician to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Ashburn, Virginia. In this role, you will manage and support the installation, maintenance, and certification of data center infrastructure while ensuring seamless operations and compliance with service standards. You will collaborate closely with various teams and contractors to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee infrastructure installation requests from initiation to completion, ensuring all requirements are met. • Certify network connections and peripherals prior to handoff and liaise with appropriate teams for additional infrastructure needs. • Coordinate and support power remediation projects, including rack-level capacity management and monitoring. • Organize work requests with electrical contractors to meet service level agreements. • Provide detailed estimates for assigned projects and document requirements through communication with IT and project management teams. • Manage procurement tasks, including ordering, tracking purchase orders, and maintaining inventory of infrastructure materials. • Conduct surveys for power installations, infrastructure cabling, and new data center build-outs. • Participate in meetings related to infrastructure projects and deliver root cause analysis reports for power issues. • Create, monitor, and close tickets for infrastructure work, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation. • Assist with infrastructure and rack installations, ensuring compliance with design specifications.

Data Center Technician We are looking for a skilled Data Center Technician to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in managing and supporting data center infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations and high availability. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment and is comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee infrastructure installation requests, managing projects from initiation to completion. • Certify and verify network connections and related peripherals before handing them off to the appropriate teams. • Support power-related events, including power-downs and single-sided events, ensuring minimal disruption. • Coordinate with electrical contractors to meet service level agreements and project deadlines. • Provide accurate project estimates and document requirements by interpreting schematics and collaborating with IT and project management teams. • Manage infrastructure installation tasks, including power surveys, rack installations, and cabling for both fiber and copper. • Track and procure necessary equipment and materials, ensuring proper inventory management and purchase order tracking. • Assist with rack-level capacity management and monitoring to optimize data center performance. • Prepare and deliver root cause analysis reports for power-related issues, ensuring continuous improvement. • Actively participate in meetings to discuss infrastructure projects and provide updates or insights as needed.

IT Infrastructure Manager We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to oversee and actively contribute to the technical operations of our organization in Newark, Delaware. This role requires a hands-on individual who can manage systems while directly engaging in technical tasks. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining and improving our IT infrastructure, ensuring its reliability and scalability. Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain 100+ Windows servers and 8 Oracle Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and security. • Transition on-premises Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint systems to cloud-based solutions by established deadlines. • Oversee VMware infrastructure and Dell hardware, making strategic decisions regarding equipment lifecycle and upgrades. • Lead a team of two system administrators and one helpdesk technician, providing guidance and support. • Implement and monitor backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes across multiple sites. • Ensure proper configuration and management of Active Directory, Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, and shared storage solutions. • Administer Microsoft 365 applications and services, including authentication and authorization protocols. • Collaborate on automation initiatives to streamline IT operations for 250 users. • Maintain server rooms and disaster recovery sites, ensuring physical environments meet operational requirements. • Provide hands-on support for helpdesk operations when needed, addressing user issues promptly and effectively.

Cyber Security Manager We are extending an opportunity for a Cyber Security Manager in the Real Estate & Property industry, based in Reston, Virginia. This role encompasses leadership of an Information Security Red Team program, integrating security considerations into IT solutions, and managing a team of information security professionals. Responsibilities: • Develop, lead, and execute an Information Security Red Team program, including the recruitment and training of team members. • Collaborate with IT and business leaders to ensure security considerations are integrated into the evaluation, selection, implementation, and configuration of IT solutions. • Represent cybersecurity interests in significant technology governance initiatives. • Oversee operations of threat and vulnerability management, recommend mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate residual risks. • Regularly assess and document the effectiveness of key security controls. • Mentor and manage a group of information security professionals, including the recruitment and onboarding of new staff. • Prepare and deliver reports to management on departmental activities, key initiatives, and performance metrics. • Utilize skills such as Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Cisco Technologies, Cloud Technologies, Firewall Technologies, AB Testing, Auditing, AWS Technologies, and Configuration Management to enhance cybersecurity operations.