System Administrator

Job Title/Req No - DOA -System Administrator 4 - SHORT TERM (761112)

Start Date - 04/28/2025

End Date - 06/30/2025

Client location - 101 N. 14th St Richmond, VA

Interview Type - Webcam Interview Only

This will be a SHORT-TERM ROLE. Contract ends on June 30, 2025 - NO possibility of extension due to budget.

Work Arrangement - Hybrid

Short Description-

We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Administrator to support the stability, security, and performance of the organization's server and application infrastructure.

• See below for on-site details and the duration expected
  
  

Full Job Description -

40 per week

• Onsite Monday through Wednesday REQUIRED
• Telework Thursday and Friday ONLY
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  
  

ABOUT THE ROLE - Dept of Accounts (DOA) - this location is downtown. Parking is NOT provided for contractors.

• Monitor and manage server and application performance, ensuring all systems are functioning efficiently and securely.
• Implement and enforce security configurations and best practices for servers and applications.
• Assist in audit preparedness, ensuring servers and systems meet compliance standards and are ready for external audits.
• Work closely with the internal team to address and close out any findings from audits.
• Perform regular server maintenance to keep systems secure and performing optimally.
• Resolve server performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and system errors, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Regularly review server logs and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Provide backup support to team members handling other Operations activities, ensuring that all operational needs are met.
• Maintain thorough documentation of server configurations, procedures, and best practices for reference and training purposes.
  
  

Skills Matrix -

• Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux/Unix-based systems, and other server environments. Required
• Experience with server performance monitoring tools to track and analyze system performance metrics. Required
• Knowledge of security tools and practices such as antivirus, encryption, firewalls, and system hardening. Required
• Familiarity with automation and scripting tools for routine server maintenance and management tasks. Required
• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms or other virtual environments. Required
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for server environments. Required
• Broad understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Load Balancing) for troubleshooting and managing server communications. Required
• CompTIA Network (or similar networking certification) – A solid foundation in networking principles. Desired
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Demonstrates expertise in managing Windows Server environments. Desired
• ITIL Foundation – A basic understanding of IT service management frameworks, useful for providing operational support and service coverage. Desired
  
  

Skills: system hardening,automation and scripting tools,virtualization platforms,load balancing,tcp/ip,networking concepts,windows server,firewalls,vpn,networking,windows,security tools,system administration,dhcp,technical support,antivirus,linux/unix-based systems,backup and disaster recovery solutions,dns,encryption,desktop support management,server performance monitoring tools,unix,linux