DescriptionTEKsystems is searching for a Sr. Telecommunications Systems Administrator for our client in the Annapolis, MD market! This company is an innovative, established global company with a start-up culture that provides a range of wireless communications solutions and specialize in mission critical infrastructure. They have a large presence internationally, and are continuing to expand and grow their North American presence. The North American group has consistently grown through various large carrier contracts (Example: AT&T FirstNet) and they are quickly approaching the deployment of new hardware/software and applications which is driving the need to add to the team.
- This company is currently looking to expand the team at their Annapolis location to add a resource to support the deployment/"Go-Live" of their hardware/applications (Interworking function) at an increased scale.
- The Network/ Systems Admin will be a core member of their 24/7/365 Operations team to provide Tier 3 layer support for networking and IT administration for ECS (Emergency Communication Service).
- The network admins day- to- day can vary, but duties are not limited to the following:
- 1- serve as a point of escalation,
- 2. Diagnose, Troubleshoot, or escalate tickets,
- 3. Proactively monitor systems,
- 4. Assess performance and perform upgrades,
- 5. Maintain and create SOP's for responses and troubleshooting, maintain/administer accounts, test/deploy software, etc..
- The day to day and variation of duties will be heavier on responsiveness to the Go-Live in the beginning.
- Depending on volume, various duties can be peeled off (again, start up environment where they have the autonomy to scale if needed)
- You will design (More optimization as the design is already completed), implement, and maintain network operations across the company's global offices and cloud deployments, with a strong DevOps mindset - automating workflows, managing infrastructure as code, and building repeatable, resilient processes. You will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation of IT policies, procedures, hardware, and software.
- Looking for a Linux expert who understands networking.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Provide L3 technical support through 24/7/365 service desk, including on-call rotations and shift-based coverage; respond to, triage, escalate, and resolve incidents in accordance with defined SLAs.
2. Proactively monitor all IT systems, networks, and cloud infrastructure using observability tooling; identify and remediate issues before they impact operations.
3. Ensure IT systems meet security and compliance standards; plan and execute upgrades, patches, and hardening activities.
4. Maintain and administer user accounts, access controls, and application software licenses.
5. Conduct regular audits of IT systems and software; maintain an accurate, up-to-date asset register.
6. Document policies, procedures, infrastructure, and system configurations to a professional standard.
7. Analyze, test, and deploy software patches and updates in a controlled, risk-managed manner.
8. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members; contribute to knowledge base articles and training materials.
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in a field related to IT, computer science, or telecommunications. (Relevant years of experience will suffice as well)
2. Juniper Engineer level certification in both Routing and Switching (JNCIP) and Network Security (JNCIP-SEC). (Again this is desired, but not mandatory as they can have the experience with other manufacturers).
3. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security certifications. (Cert is desired, but not mandatory)
SkillsRouter, Switches, juniper, redhat, linux red hat, telecommunications systems, 3GPP, Network engineering, Troubleshooting, Wireless
Additional Skills & QualificationsThis is a on-site position that can eventually move to a hybrid schedule. Resource should expect to be on-site for the first 6 months or so, but then move to a hybrid schedule once up to speed of 3 days in office and 2 days remote. While this is a 24X7 NOC, this resource will be supporting the North American "day shift" as their partner across the globe will pick up the other shifts.
Required Skills
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills, including the ability to write clear incident reports and post-mortems.
- Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions under pressure during critical incidents; strong professional relationship skills in a fast-paced, always-on environment.
- Routing & Switching: Deep expertise in IP routing and switching, including MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Multicast, VLANs, Inter-VLANs, Spanning Tree, BFD, VXLAN, eVPN, IS-IS, and VRRP.
- VPN & Security: Solid experience with IPSec VPNs, SSL VPNs, and advanced firewall configuration.
- Network Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex, time-sensitive networking issues efficiently.
- Systems Administration: Installation, configuration, hardening, maintenance, and patching of network and server infrastructure; advanced troubleshooting in disk/storage management including LVM, RAW, XFS, EXT4, and BTRFS.
- Monitoring & Observability: Configuring, troubleshooting, and managing systems including Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, and related tooling.
- DevOps Practices: Familiarity with Git-based workflows and automated deployment strategies in production environments.
- Highly regarded: - Cloud Certifications, Cyber Certs,
Experience LevelExpert Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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