• Systems Administrator (South Seattle)

    Aston Carter (Seattle, WA)


    Systems Administrator – Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

    • South Seattle | Onsite | $35–$40/hr | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    • 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

    • Occasional travel to Everett site required

    A mid-sized manufacturing firm in South Seattle is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity. This is a fully onsite role offering competitive hourly pay and the chance to join a dynamic, hands-on IT environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide end-user support and troubleshoot IT issues via the Valence IT Help Ticket system.

    + Maintain and support desktops, laptops, Office 365, scanners, printers, mobile/office phones, and access to Valence applications.

    + Administer and support server infrastructure (virtual/physical), including user/group management, security permissions, group policies, print services, system monitoring, backups, and light SQL database administration.

    + Manage network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, and connectivity across internal and external systems.

    + Monitor IT performance dashboards and respond to hardware issues; assist with server builds and maintenance.

    + Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to execute IT projects across multiple sites.

    Required Skills

    + MFA products

    + VMware, vSphere, ESXi

    + SonicWall or Fortinet firewalls

    + PowerShell scripting

    + Linux/Unix familiarity

    + LAN/WAN technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT/PAT, VLANs)

    Qualifications

    + 3+ years of experience with domain user setup, group policies, and network account management.

    + 2+ years of experience with VMware environments and firewall appliances.

    + Strong Office 365 and MFA administration experience.

    + Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

    + Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively to urgent scenarios.

    Experience Level

    Intermediate

    Benefits (Eligibility May Vary):

    + Medical, Dental & Vision

    + 401(k)/Roth

    + Life & AD&D Insurance

    + Short & Long-Term Disability

    + HSA & Dependent Care FSA

    + Transportation Benefits

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.