• Windows System Administrator

    System One (Herndon, VA)


    Job Title: Windows System Administrator

     

    Type: Contract through the end of 2025

     

    Compensation: 50-70/hr

     

    Contractor Work Model: Remote

     

    Hours: Meeting hours will be Mountain Time Zone

     

    Systems Administrator

    Requirements

    + Bachelor's Degree in an information technology related field with at least 6 or more years of relevant experience

    *Higher education may substitute for relevant experience

    *Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

    + Prior experience with systems administration in Windows or Linux environments

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with others

    + Demonstrate a customer care philosophy that ensures a high level of customer satisfaction

    + Proven organizational skills with an attention to detail

    Preferred/Must haves

    + Manage and maintain servers and related infrastructure components.

    + Manage and maintain AI systems, including hardware and software components.

    + Monitor system performance and ensure optimal operation of IT infrastructure.

    + Perform system upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance to ensure security and reliability.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve on premise and cloud infrastructure

    + Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.

    + Administer and support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other network services.

    + Administrator and support Azure Entra and RBAC

    + Manage virtualization environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).

    + Collaborate with other IT team members to develop and implement IT policies and procedures.

    + Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and junior IT staff.

    + Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and network diagrams.

    + Ensure NIST 800-171 compliance.

    + 4 + years of experience in implementing and supporting AWS and Azure operations.

    + 4 + years of experience in implementing and supporting VMware (vRealize, vRealize Operations, vRealize Automation).

    + 5 + years of experience with IT operations monitoring tools (PRTG, vRealize Operations, SolarWinds)

    + Plans and coordinates the setup, installation, and configuration of the operating system (including hardware and software), new software releases, and upgrades.

    + Solid understanding of network and security protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewall management.

    + Solid Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and the ability to automate tasks using scripting.

    + Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with other IT team members and stakeholders.

    + Certifications

    • AWS Cloud Foundations

    • Azure Fundamentals

     

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

     

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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    Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

     

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

     

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.