E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

This position is for a Senior System Administrator on a project located in Columbia, MD. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member that will provide system management and support across multiple complex systems using both Linux and Windows operating systems. The operating systems could be hosted on virtual systems. The ideal candidate should have proficient oral and written communications skills and superb technical skills, problem solving and troubleshooting skills. As a senior technical candidate, you will be engaged in long-term strategy development, commission activities, configuration management, backup/restore, hardware and software planning, and network-related activities. Additionally, you should have the ability to lead small teams in the various noted activities.

Responsibilities
Coordinates with technical team leads and other stakeholders to meet the overall Infrastructure system requirements.
Serves as a technical expert in Windows and Linux administration in a traditional or virtualized environment for the overall project.
Works closely with network engineers to ensure network architecture is implemented and adhered to.
Supports network architecture development as required.
Works closely with technicians to ensure hardware and software is installed and configured properly and documented. Provide leadership to the team as required.
Supports system performance monitoring which also includes storage utilization and needs.
Coordinates with property personnel to ensure computing assets are managed.
Assists stakeholders and team leads in planning hardware and software for the overall systems.
Works as part of the task team and individually, as needed, to deploy solutions.
Provides small team leadership and oversight as needed as needed.
Prepares progress and special reports for stakeholders as assigned.
Works in cross-functional team to research problems and provide solutions.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications

You must possess an active TS SCI security clearance.
S. citizenship is required for this position.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with thirteen (13) years’ experience relevant to Information
Technology OR nineteen (19) years’ work experience relevant to Information Technology in lieu of degree.
Salary and grade commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical experience with IT Infrastructure components (software, servers, hardware, facility, networks,
).
Technical experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
Technical experience managing and deploying virtualized systems.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and network architecture.
Schedule development and tracking experience.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience leading small teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Operating system and network certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solution Expert, Cisco Certified
Network Associate, Linux Professional Institute Certification System Administrator, etc.).
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Openstack.
Working experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) or Network Function Virtualization (NFV).
Experience performing configuration management, installation, and maintenance of complex systems.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.