Systems Administrator

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Columbia, MD
Salary
$89,200–$170,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 31, 2027

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Similar $128k
This role $130k
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This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $107,500–$147,625 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $128k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 100 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,000–$198,358 across 91 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator

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 while maintaining data confidentiality and 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 problem analysis while developing administrative policies and documentation. The role supports development, test, and production environments to provide critical voice, video, and collaboration services for national security operations.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $113350 from 50 postings across 5 companies.

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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.
  • Perform testing and establish system acceptance criteria for new hardware and software.
  • Respond to system alerts and engage in troubleshooting and problem resolution.
  • Build client profiles and system configurations for software distribution equipment.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a 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 be able to administer day-to-day Linux and/or Windows IT systems, including patching, configuration, and backup/restore.
  • 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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