System Administrator

INSPYR Solutions

McLean, VA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40–$48 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Documentation Standards, Engineering, Government Contracts, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Professional Services, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Patches, SuSE Linux, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Delivery, Technical Writing, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Ubuntu, United States Citizen, User Account Administration, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Virtualization, Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

McLean, VA(remote)

POSTED

21 days ago

Title: System Administrator
Location: Virginia (remote)
Duration: 6 month contract
Compensation: $40.00 - $48/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or or Authorized to work in US

Position Summary
Our client is seeking a Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise infrastructure within a secure government contracting environment.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience across Linux and Windows administration, cloud platforms, identity management, and infrastructure operations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence while supporting ongoing modernization and automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows server environments
• Manage and support AWS and/or Azure cloud infrastructure
• Administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 environments
• Monitor infrastructure performance, system availability, backups, and patch management activities
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and application-related issues
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and system resiliency initiatives
• Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using scripting and automation tools
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and identity services
• Support virtualization, cloud-native technologies, and containerized environments
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams on infrastructure modernization projects
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to infrastructure performance, security, and scalability
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience
• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, or SUSE)
• Windows Server administration experience
• Active Directory administration experience
• Microsoft 365 administration experience
• AWS and/or Azure cloud administration experience
• Experience managing enterprise production environments
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with system monitoring, patching, backup, and recovery processes
• Working knowledge of networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, VPN, and TCP/IP
Preferred Qualifications
• Kubernetes administration experience
• Docker, Podman, or containerization technologies
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience
• Ansible or other configuration management tools
• PowerShell, Bash, Python, or other scripting languages
• CI/CD pipeline support experience
• Microsoft Entra ID and Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments
• Government contracting (GovCon) experience
• Familiarity with CUI, CMMC, or NIST 800-171 environments
Success Profile
• Hands-on infrastructure expert who enjoys solving complex technical challenges
• Strong ownership mentality and accountability for production systems
• Process-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable balancing operational support with project-based work
• Effective communicator capable of working across technical and business teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for automation and modernization initiatives

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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System Administrator

INSPYR Solutions

McLean, VA(remote)

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