Systems Administrator

Caribou Thunder

Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy

For decades, Caribou Thunder has been a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, HUBZone Certified small business, at the forefront of advancing national security programs through engineering services excellence. We have a proud and enduring heritage in providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), embedded as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation's most critical assets. Our deep-rooted expertise is built on engineering ingenuity, where each project reinforces our unwavering commitment to the security and defense of the United States of America. From cutting-edge technologies to mission-critical systems, we continue to evolve and push the boundaries of possibility, all while staying true to the values, integrity, and principles that have guided us from day one.

When you join Caribou Thunder, you’re not just contributing to the future, you’re becoming part of a legacy that has played a vital role in protecting our nation for decades. Together, we continue to shape the future of defense, one innovative solution at a time.

System Administrator

(Junior – Mid/Senior Levels)

Location:                 MD

Requisition#:          0283

Salary:                    $80k - $150k

Clearance:              Active Top Secret SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph

Education:               Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Experience:             5-15+ Years

OVERVIEW

Caribou Thunder is seeking a motivated System Administrators to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the computing infrastructure, networks, and systems critical to software development and operational processes. Ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of servers, databases, and network resources by implementing best practices in system configuration, patch management, and monitoring. This role involves supporting development environments, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with software engineers and cybersecurity teams to optimize performance and safeguard data. The Systems Administrator also plays a key role in automating processes, performing regular system updates, and providing end-user support, enabling a reliable and secure platform for continuous software development and deployment.

REQUIREMENTS

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and. internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Junior

1.    Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.

2.    Provide Tier I (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.

3.    Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.

4.    Aid users in accessing and using IT systems.

5.    Provide Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.

6.    Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem re