Systems Administrator
*This is an onsite position – local to Richmond, VA only please
*This is a 6-month contract position
Description:
- The client seeks 2 Systems Administrators to support a secure stable and high-performing hybrid IT environment.
- This role administers servers, identity systems, and enterprise services across on-premises and cloud platforms.
- The Systems Administrator is a hands-on technical role focused on disciplined execution of operational processes including patching monitoring backup and system maintenance.
- The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure Operations and collaborates with Network Engineering Information Security End User Services and Application/Data teams.
Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Administration
- Administer Windows Server environments on-premises and cloud
- Manage Active Directory Group Policy DNS and DHCP
- Support Microsoft 365 services Exchange Online Entra ID/Azure AD
- Maintain system performance availability and configuration
Patch Management Vulnerability Remediation
- Execute structured patching for servers and core systems
- Coordinate with leadership on scheduling and system impact
- Support vulnerability remediation aligned to security priorities
- Validate patches prior to deployment
- Track patch compliance and status
Security Compliance Support
- Implement security controls defined by the Information Security Office
- Support identity and access management practices including MFA
- Assist with system hardening logging and monitoring integrations
- Provide support for audits and compliance activities
Monitoring Incident Response
- Monitor systems and respond to alerts and operational issues
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for infrastructure incidents
- Participate in incident response and escalation processes
- Contribute to root cause analysis and service improvements
Backup Disaster Recovery
- Administer backup and recovery solutions
- Perform and validate backup and restore testing
- Support recovery objectives RTO/RPO
Change Management Operations
- Follow defined change management processes
- Execute infrastructure changes in a controlled manner
- Participate in CAB or similar governance processes
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Partner with Network Engineering on infrastructure dependencies
- Coordinate with End User Services on user-impacting changes
- Support Application/Data teams on system integrations
- Communicate system status risks and issues to leadership
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
Required Qualifications
- Experience administering Windows Server environments
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Entra ID/Azure AD
- Experience with patch management and system maintenance
- Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in government or regulated environments
- Experience with hybrid infrastructure on-premises and Azure
- Familiarity with NIST or similar frameworks
- Experience with virtualization VMware or Hyper-V
- Exposure to monitoring SIEM or endpoint management tools
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple operational tasks and priorities
- Effective communication and teamwork across technical groups
- Ability to follow structured processes and governance standards
- Focus on system reliability security and continuous improvement
Working Conditions:
- Office-based environment
- Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or incidents
- Limited travel between office locations may be required
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Windows Server administration, Required 5 Years
- Active Directory administration, Required 5 Years
- Group Policy management, Required 3 Years
- DNS and DHCP administration, Required 3 Years
- Microsoft 365 administration, Required 3 Years
- Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, Required 2 Years
- Server patch management, Required 3 Years
- System monitoring and alert response, Required 3 Years
- Backup and recovery administration, Required 3 Years
- Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V), Required 3 Years
- File and print services, Required 2 Years
- PowerShell scripting, Required 2 Years
- Operating system troubleshooting, Required 5 Years
- Change management participation, Required 2 Years
- Incident response support, Required 2 Years
- Root cause analysis participation, Required 2 Years
- Documentation maintenance, Required 2 Years
- Maintenance window execution, Required 2 Years
- Ticket/work management systems, Required 3 Years
- MFA administration/support, Required 2 Years
- System hardening practices, Required 2 Years
- Vulnerability remediation execution, Required 2 Years
- Access control management, Required 2 Years
- Security policy adherence, Required 2 Years
- NIST/security framework exposure, Required 2 Years
- Communication and collaboration, Required 3 Years
- Operational prioritization, Required 3 Years
- Structured/process-oriented work, Required 3 Years
- Working in team-based IT operations, Required 3 Years
- Azure infrastructure administration, Desired 2 Years
- Hybrid cloud environments, Desired 2 Years
- Intune/endpoint management, Desired 1 Years
- Identity federation/SSO, Desired 1 Years
- Conditional Access policies, Desired 1 Years
- SIEM/EDR exposure, Desired 1 Years
- Advanced PowerShell scripting, Desired 1 Years
- Infrastructure automation, Desired 1 Years
- Government IT experience, Desired 2 Years
- Regulated environment experience, Desired 2 Years
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