System Administrator

INFO ORIGIN INC • VA, US, VA

17h • $40 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Client seeks 2 Systems Administrators to 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory administration
• Group Policy management
• DNS and DHCP administration
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Entra ID (Azure AD) administration
• Server patch management
• System monitoring and alert response
• Backup and recovery administration
• Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
• File and print services
• PowerShell scripting
• Operating system troubleshooting
• Change management participation
• Incident response support
• Root cause analysis participation
• Documentation maintenance
• Maintenance window execution
• Ticket/work management systems
• MFA administration/support
• System hardening practices
• Vulnerability remediation execution
• Access control management
• Security policy adherence
• NIST/security framework exposure
• Communication and collaboration
• Operational prioritization
• Structured/process-oriented work
• Working in team-based IT operations

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Azure infrastructure administration
• Hybrid cloud environments
• Intune/endpoint management
• Identity federation/SSO
• Conditional Access policies
• SIEM/EDR exposure
• Advanced PowerShell scripting
• Infrastructure automation
• Government IT experience
• Regulated environment experience

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Administer backup and recovery solutions
• Perform and validate backup and restore testing
• Support recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
• Follow defined change management processes
• Execute infrastructure changes in a controlled manner
• Participate in CAB or similar governance processes
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed