System Administrator 2_USD

This role helps ensure the availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical computing resources that support business and manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain Windows and Linux server environments, virtualization platforms, and (desired) enterprise Nutanix HCI environments.

Job Title: System Administrator
Job Location: Manassas, VA 20110
Job Duration: 12 months contract


Job Description:

IT Systems Administrator
Position Summary
Seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and administration of enterprise server, operating system, and infrastructure environments. This role helps ensure the availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical computing resources that support business and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux server environments, virtualization platforms, and (desired) enterprise Nutanix HCI environments
• Support daily operational activities, incident resolution, and customer requests.
• Monitor system health, performance, security, and availability.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Perform system maintenance, upgrades, patching, and backup verification.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues involving servers, storage, networking, and directory services.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and adherence to IT standards, compliance requirements, and security policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to meet operational and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Experience with:
  • Windows Server and/or Red Hat Linux administration
  • Client virtualization technologies
  • DNS and Active Directory services
  • SAN/NAS storage and backup solutions (desired)
  • Enterprise server hardware in a data center environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as ClientSE, VCP, or RHCE.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management best practices.