Systems Administrator

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Date Posted: 3/6/25

Open Position: Systems Administrator

As BLT’s sole System Administrator, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and securing IT systems, networks, and infrastructure. You will support end users, manage system administration tasks, and ensure comprehensive documentation. Additionally, you will help implement policies and procedures to align IT operations with internal standards, company objectives, industry best practices, and DoD requirements.

BLT invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental benefits, vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, and paid vacation/holidays.

BLT proudly serves the commercial, industrial, military, and intelligence sectors. At BLT, we are committed to innovation and excellence, ensuring your career growth is both impactful and fulfilling.

Are you hesitant about joining a smaller company? At BLT, a well-established organization with over 35 years of history, we prioritize long-term careers over temporary projects. Here’s why joining BLT is a rewarding experience:

• In a smaller company like BLT, EVERYONE matters.
• The sense of ownership and achievement (“I did that” factor) is immense.
• Your contributions are highly visible and significantly impact the company’s direction and success.

Want to know what it’s like to work at BLT? Read our blog post.

Systems Administrator Role Details

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Location: Columbia, MD OR Melbourne, FL – On-site
Experience: 5+ years preferred
Clearance: US citizenship required; Confidential clearance (preferred)
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Your Expertise

• Must be a sole US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
• College Degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with a wide range of hardware and software
• Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience
• Strong customer service orientation along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Proactive, self-reliant, and resourceful; excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with SQL databases supporting back-end web development
• Basic understanding of Microsoft O365, Exchange, Teams, Windows 10/11m Windows Server, Hyper-V, AWS

Preferred Expertise

• Experience scripting with Python and PowerShell
• Programming experience in software languages such as C#
• Revision control of software code and scripts using Git and related tools/techniques

Your Challenge

• Develop code, tests, and perform debugging to enhance the capabilities of existing scripts and business software tools.
• Develop block diagrams, logic flow charts, and similar detailed documentation
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on desktops, servers, printers, and workstations.
• Provide timely and high quality end-user technical support and training for BLT personnel.
• Set end user accounts, permissions, access rights including 2FA, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain existing infrastructure (including but not limited to licensing, servers, networking equipment, desktops, laptops, printers, operating systems, and telephony) label, document and install new hardware and software as appropriate. Recommend and perform hardware upgrades and resource optimization as needed. Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.
• Certificate management supporting 2FA through PKI cards, FIDO2 keys, and related technologies.
• Setup and manage Linux webservers and engineering build servers.
• Perform regular security monitoring to prevent and identify potential or actual intrusions. Provide periodic performance reporting.
• Assist in maintaining infrastructure for system security in coordination with other staff and vendor support (including, but not limited to active directory, Group Policy, file system permissions, anti-virus, firewalls, databases, and other appliances).
• Apply operating system patches and upgrades on a regular basis. Upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Perform monthly server maintenance during non-peak hours.
• Set up and maintain IT systems for BLT’s satellite offices in Florida and other US locations including intermittent travel as needed.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft O365, Exchange, Teams, Windows 10/11m Windows Server, Hyper-V, AWS
• Off hours work and on-call time as needed.
• Set up and maintain BLT’s satellite offices in Florida and other US locations including intermittent travel as needed.

Email your resume to hr@bltinc.com.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

BLT values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact BLT and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Culture & Benefits

These employee benefits come standard:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Holidays/PTO
• A flexible work environment
• Individual, private offices for all engineers with lots of work surfaces
• Potential bonuses

Then there are the benefits that don’t show up on any list. Like a positive workplace setting. Outstanding professional development opportunities. Unforgettable off-site teambuilding excursions (you’ll learn more about these after you’re hired). Plus, BLT’s managers are engineers, too. Your work is appreciated because we understand it.