Systems Administrator Location: Virginia –Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Experience: 3–5+ Years
Interview Process: Phone and In-Person
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: $30 to $36.00 per hour on W2
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Systems Administrator to support a mission-critical Transportation Operations Center. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with
Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Active Directory, hardware support, and backup/recovery systems.
This position involves maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting cybersecurity initiatives, and ensuring system availability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Red Hat Linux environments.
Manage VMware virtualization, Active Directory, user accounts, and system access.
Provide Tier 1–3 technical support for servers, desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
Monitor server performance, system availability, logs, and infrastructure health.
Perform system backups, recovery operations, patching, and software upgrades.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, network connectivity, and application issues.
Support cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability mitigation, and security improvements.
Maintain accurate system documentation, asset inventories, and change management records.
Support infrastructure upgrades, system deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with technical teams and end users to resolve issues efficiently.
Required Qualifications
3–5+ years of Systems Administration experience, with approximately 5 years of hands-on experience in core technologies.
Strong experience administering Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration.
Experience supporting desktop, laptop, and server hardware.
Experience with backup, recovery, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Proven experience providing Tier 1–3 IT support.
Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, or threat mitigation.
Hands-on experience with networking equipment and infrastructure.
Experience supporting Video Management Systems (VMS).
Audio/video equipment support experience.
Microsoft certifications or other relevant IT certifications.
Experience supporting mission-critical or 24/7 operational environments.
Additional Requirements
Must physically reside in the United States throughout the assignment.
Must be available to work onsite.
Must be able to participate in phone and in-person interviews.
Apply Today!If you're a hands-on Systems Administrator with strong Windows, Linux, VMware, and Active Directory experience, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.