Position: System Administrator (Ref: 18363) Location: Richmond, VA United States, 23219 Salary: $37.88/hr. Duration: 1 Years 1 Months 6 Days - Contract Openings: 1 Deadline: 05/29/2026 Description: ***Local Candidates ***Onsite We are seeking a Systems Administrator who will support a secure, stable, and high-performing hybrid IT environment. This role administers servers, identity systems, and enterprise services across on-premises and cloud platforms. The Systems Administrator is a hands-on technical role focused on disciplined execution of operational processes, including patching, monitoring, backup, and system maintenance. The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Network Engineering, Information Security, End User Services, and Application/Data teams. Infrastructure Administration • Administer Windows Server environments (on-premises and cloud) • Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP • Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD) • Maintain system performance, availability, and configuration Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation • Execute structured patching for servers and core systems • Coordinate with leadership on scheduling and system impact • Support vulnerability remediation aligned to security priorities • Validate patches prior to deployment • Track patch compliance and status Security & Compliance Support • Implement security controls defined by the Information Security Office • Support identity and access management practices, including MFA • Assist with system hardening, logging, and monitoring integrations • Provide support for audits and compliance activities Monitoring & Incident Response • Monitor systems and respond to alerts and operational issues • Provide Tier 2/3 support for infrastructure incidents • Participate in incident response and escalation processes • Contribute to root cause analysis and service improvements Backup & Disaster Recovery • Administer backup and recovery solutions • Perform and validate backup and restore testing • Support recovery objectives (RTO/RPO) Change Management & Operations • Follow defined change management processes • Execute infrastructure changes in a controlled manner • Participate in CAB or similar governance processes Cross-Team Collaboration • Partner with Network Engineering on infrastructure dependencies • Coordinate with End User Services on user-impacting changes • Support Application/Data teams on system integrations • Communicate system status, risks, and issues to leadership Qualifications • Experience administering Windows Server environments • Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy • Experience supporting Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD) • Experience with patch management and system maintenance • Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions • Basic understanding of networking concepts • Experience in government or regulated environments • Experience with hybrid infrastructure (on-premises and Azure) • Familiarity with NIST or similar frameworks • Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) • Exposure to monitoring, SIEM, or endpoint management tools Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage multiple operational tasks and priorities • Effective communication and teamwork across technical groups • Ability to follow structured processes and governance standards • Focus on system reliability, security, and continuous improvement Working Conditions • Office-based environment • Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or incidents • Limited travel between office locations may be required Required / Desired Skills • Windows Server administration Required - 5 Years • Active Directory administration Required - 5 Years • Group Policy management Required - 3 Years • DNS and DHCP administration Required - 3 Years • Microsoft 365 administration Required - 3 Years • Entra ID (Azure AD) administration Required - 2 Years • Server patch management Required - 3 Years • System monitoring and alert response Required - 3 Years • Backup and recovery administration Required - 3 Years • Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V) Required - 3 Years • File and print services Required - 2 Years • PowerShell scripting Required - 2 Years • Operating system troubleshooting Required - 5 Years • Change management participation Required - 2 Years • Incident response support Required - 2 Years • Root cause analysis participation Required - 2 Years • Documentation maintenance Required - 2 Years • Maintenance window execution Required - 2 Years • Ticket/work management systems Required - 3 Years • MFA administration/support Required - 2 Years • System hardening practices Required - 2 Years • Vulnerability remediation execution Required - 2 Years • Access control management Required - 2 Years • Security policy adherence Required - 2 Years • NIST/security framework exposure Required - 2 Years • Communication and collaboration Required - 3 Years • Operational prioritization Required - 3 Years • Structured/process-oriented work Required - 3 Years • Working in team-based IT operations Required - 3 Years • Azure infrastructure administration Required - 2 Years • Hybrid cloud environments Required - 2 Years • Intune/endpoint management Required - 1 Years • Identity federation/SSO Required - 1 Years • Conditional Access policies Required - 1 Years • SIEM/EDR exposure Required - 1 Years • Advanced PowerShell scripting Required - 1 Years • Infrastructure automation Required - 1 Years • Government IT experience Required - 2 Years • Regulated environment experience Required - 2 Years