System Administrator

System Administrator Rockville Maryland

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a System Administrator to join our Connected World team in Rockville Maryland. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in cybersecurity.

Interteks Connected World solutions provide the services needed to launch and maintain secure effective products and systems onto the Internet of Things (IoT) including the network of physical devices vehicles home appliances and other items that are embedded with electronics software sensors and connectivity allowing them to collect and exchange data.Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for

The System Administrator is responsible for to oversee maintain and plan the future growth of the infrastructure as well as receive install configure troubleshoot and maintain customer devices that are sent in for cybersecurity testing.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base salary range for this position is $80000 - $95000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

What youll do:

Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.

• Install and configure network devices (i.e. switches routers firewalls wireless network devices virtualization servers etc.)
• Work with devices from a wide range of vendors
• Engage with vendors when troubleshooting client devices
• Monitor identify and resolve network and device issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Recommend schedule and perform improvements upgrades and repairs
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers and management to ensure infrastructure can meet business demands
• Provide routine support for in-house and remote computer systems using Windows 11 and virtualization servers
• Maintain working database or inventory of client and internal devices IPs and access control
• Work with internal customers to provide system solutions
• Write effective technical documentation as assigned
• Keep abreast of current technology
• Perform other duties as required
  

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Information Technology or the equivalent in terms of education experience and training. Bachelors degree preferred
• At least two years computer network maintenance experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server products
• Knowledge of networking topologies and network wiring systems
• Hands-on experience with firewalls VPN and routers
• Extensive experience utilizing several operating systems
• Certified Network Engineer or other technical certification such as CCNA or MCSE preferred
• Experience with Cisco based equipment a plus
• Experience with VMware a plus
• Model Interteks 10X Energies at all times within the work place practicing business the right way
• Be aware of and adhere to safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Experience with Cisco based equipment a plus
• Experience with VMware a plus
• CCNA certification Network certification familiarity with wireless technology and networks industry certifications such as Security MCSE Scripting experience

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.