Mid-Level IT Administrator A well-established technology company is seeking Mid-Level IT Administrator to join our IT team supporting our Columbia Maryland offices. We are looking for someone that has a great attitude, the desire to learn, solid technical skills, an outstanding customer service focus to support the local office as a member of the Enterprise IT team. This role could be described as a customer focused jack-of-all trades! Ideally, the candidate will have 8+ years of progressive hands-on Enterprise IT experience in System Administration, Tech Support and Customer Service with proven success supporting highly technical engineers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. In your position as Mid-Level IT Administrator, you will be the local IT "go to" person at this office while working with other IT folks across the team to support all users and maintain our Enterprise IT environment. In addition, you will collaborate with your teammates, peers and leadership to identify opportunities for continual improvement that positively impact the Company, IT, security and the user experience. In short, you are a self-starter that likes challenges, working with a good team and wants to join a forward leaning organization in our pursuit of building a world-class IT enterprise. Qualified candidate will possess the below expertise and be able demonstrate the depth of their knowledge during an interview: 8+ years of hands-on experience building, troubleshooting and managing desktop/laptop/Mac platforms, applications (such as Microsoft Office) and operating systems including Mac, Windows and Linux8+ years of hands-on Windows and Linux server System Administration experience Strong working knowledge of Virtualization, Cyber Security, TCP/IP, Networking, LAN/WAN, Telecommunications, Firewalls, Proxy, VPN, PKI, Authorization/Authentication, and Cloud technologies Proven ability to work both independently and as a remote member of a teamDemonstrated success working in highly technical organizations with a strong customer service focusSolid analytical and troubleshooting skillsComfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly growing environmentYou do not need to be an expert in every aspect of Information Technology, but you must possess a good attitude and desire to learn. Education We strongly value hands-on experience over degrees and certifications. Why you will want to work here We offer the opportunity to work within a team of high caliber IT engineers and administrators focused on solving business challenges using best-of-breed open-source, commercial and in-house developed solutions. We are a dynamic company, with a flat organization structure led by seasoned and highly technical managers who pride themselves on only hiring the best and brightest and leading from the front with a non-micromanagement approach to business. Our leadership team is empowering and trusts you to get the job done right. Why you will stay here We offer a casual work environment with flexible work hours. You will be surrounded with like-minded, highly technical staff ( dare I say "geeks"?) who are passionate about technology and delivering a high quality product. You will work for a long tenured, well established and highly technical manager, whose primary focus is ensuring his team has the tools and resources they need to succeed. You will enjoy the friendly, employee-first work environment we have built over the years. You will benefit from the collaborative environment which allows us to work as a highly effective team that makes better decisions. You will grow professionally as your team and peers push you achieve great things. Expect to be stretched. Expect to be pushed. Expect to achieve great things. Our benefitsOur generous benefits package includes: 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Legal Resources Plan, vacation, personal/sick leave (not combined as Paid Time Off), holidays. Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company. Free sodas and snacks, weekly breakfast or lunch. We sponsor awesome holiday parties and a fun family picnic. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity. Qualified candidates should submit their resumes in MS Word or PDF format. No third parties, no agencies, no subcontractors need apply. US citizenship is required for this position.