Systems Administrator

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Columbia, MD
Salary: $89,200–$170,000 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $106,887–$148,658 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $128k for comparable roles.

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $98,100–$196,000 across 81 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator

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The Systems Administrator (Government) joins the National Security team to support day-to-day IT systems for a customized network solution serving the federal government. This role involves administering Linux and Windows IT systems, ensuring system availability, performing backup and restore operations, and managing configuration changes for both physical and virtual assets. Key responsibilities include installing and configuring workstations, servers, printers, and network components, as well as maintaining software releases and data integrity. The position requires expertise in VMWare, virtual machines, Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Storage Area Network (SAN) hardware. Candidates must perform capacity planning, system tuning, and troubleshooting for development, test, and production environments. The work focuses on providing critical voice, video, and collaboration services for national security operations.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Linux Windows VMWare NAS SAN Virtual Machines System Administration Network Interfaces Software Distribution Capacity Planning Troubleshooting Information Assurance Information Security

What you'll do

Administer day-to-day Linux and Windows systems including availability, backups, configuration changes, and patching.
Manage VMWare virtual machines and data storage hardware such as NAS and SAN.
Install and configure workstations, servers, printers, and network components for data, voice, and video.
Perform capacity planning, system tuning, problem analysis, and hardware/software upgrades.
Develop administrative policies, documentation, and procedures to ensure proper asset maintenance.
Test and establish system acceptance criteria for all new hardware and software.
Build server hardware and network interfaces to meet specific technical specifications.
Respond to system alerts and perform troubleshooting and problem resolution.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
Must have three years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering, science, or math discipline, a developer nanodegree, or equivalent work experience.
Must be able to work on-site in Columbia, Maryland, at least 5 days per week.
Must have experience administering day-to-day Linux and/or Windows IT systems, including patching and configuration.
Must be knowledgeable in VMWare administration, virtual machine management, and NAS/SAN storage hardware.
Must be able to install and configure workstations, servers, printers, and network components.
Must be able to perform capacity planning, system tuning, problem analysis, and hardware/software upgrades.

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