Windows System Administrator SA2

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Columbia, MD
Salary
$98,100–$153,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jan 30, 2027

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This role $126k
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This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $105,000–$142,511 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $126k versus about $124k 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 102 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,000–$196,100 across 93 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Windows System Administrator SA2

The Windows System Administrator (SA2) (Government) joins the RIS I team to manage and maintain critical IT systems for regional service delivery. This lead role involves overseeing system availability, performing backups and restores, and managing configuration changes for both physical and virtual environments. Daily responsibilities include installing software releases, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and providing 2nd and 3rd tier technical support in a 7x24-hour environment. The position requires expertise in DevOps concepts, capacity planning, and system tuning. Key skills include developing administrative policies, monitoring LAN/WAN networks, and configuring server hardware and network interfaces. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining data integrity and system acceptance criteria across diverse desktop, server, and voice or video network components.

What you'll do

  • Administer day-to-day IT systems including availability, configuration changes, and patching for physical and virtual environments.
  • Install software releases, perform system upgrades, and resolve complex hardware and software problems.
  • Execute system backups and data recovery using standard and non-standard tools to ensure data integrity.
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd tier technical support for hardware, software, and network components in a 7x24 environment.
  • Perform capacity planning, system tuning, and hardware/software upgrades to optimize performance.
  • Develop administrative policies, technical documentation, and procedures for asset maintenance and system integrity.
  • Configure and build server hardware, network interfaces, and workstations to meet technical specifications.
  • Coordinate the staging and delivery of client/server hardware, software, and Ethernet wiring.

What we're looking for

  • Must have ten (10) years of experience in hands-on systems administration.
  • Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification (preferred).
  • Security+ Certification (preferred).
  • Experience managing and maintaining physical and virtual systems, including patching and configuration changes.
  • Ability to provide 2nd and 3rd Tier technical support in a 7x24-hour environment.
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for DevOps environments.

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