Systems Administrator - III (REMOTE)

VARITE • Richmond, VA

10d • $56 - $86 • Remote

About The Position

VARITE is seeking a qualified Systems Administrator - III for a remote role. The client is a U.S. based regional bank and financial services company. VARITE, established in 2000, is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. This is an 18-month contract position with a pay rate of USD 55.58 - USD 86.22 per hour on W2.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (sometimes equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
• File Transfer Protocols: SFTP, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS
• MFT Platforms: Experience with tools like IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway, Sterling Secure Proxy, Sterling Connect Direct
• Scripting: Shell scripting (Bash), PowerShell, Python, or Perl for automation
• Operating Systems: Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows Server administration
• Networking: Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, and network security
• Databases: Basic SQL knowledge for querying transfer logs/status
• Security: PGP/GPG encryption, SSH key management, certificate management (SSL/TLS)
• Scheduling Tools: Experience with job schedulers (e.g., Control-M, AutoSys, Cron)
• 5-7+ years in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or a similar technical role
• Direct experience configuring and maintaining MFT solutions
• Background in troubleshooting failed transfers and diagnosing connectivity issues

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications are a plus
• Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., IBM Sterling, Axway certifications)
• ITIL Foundation (useful for ticketing/change management environments)
• Certifications in relevant OS platforms (Linux, Microsoft)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Attention to detail (critical for data integrity/security)
• Ability to work under pressure during outages or failed transfer incidents
• Clear documentation habits
• Communication skills to liaise with business partners and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Deploys the release of new technologies as well as designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware.
• Responsible for trouble shooting server problems as reported by users.
• Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products.
• Supports Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment.
• Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure.
• On-call availability for after-hours support
• Experience with monitoring/alerting tools (Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds)
• Change management process experience
• Vendor/partner onboarding for file transfer setups

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Legal Service Plans – Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior