System Administrator
Richmond, Texas, United States of America
Contract
6 days ago
$40 - $45 USD
Key skills
PowerShellAzureAzure ADEntra IDActive DirectorySSOLeadershipChange ManagementCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) 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.
Infrastructure Administration
This role supports core Infrastructure & Operations functions and contributes to the agency s ability to deliver secure and reliable IT services. The Systems Administrator operates within defined governance processes to ensure consistency, stability, and risk reduction across the environment.
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.
Key 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
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
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Additional Information
This role supports core Infrastructure & Operations functions and contributes to the agency s ability to deliver secure and reliable IT services. The Systems Administrator operates within defined governance processes to ensure consistency, stability, and risk reduction across the environment.
Skills Table:
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
Desired
2
Years
Hybrid cloud environments
Desired
2
Years
Intune/endpoint management
Desired
1
Years
Identity federation/SSO
Desired
1
Years
Conditional Access policies
Desired
1
Years
SIEM/EDR exposure
Desired
1
Years
Advanced PowerShell scripting
Desired
1
Years
Infrastructure automation
Desired
1
Years
Government IT experience
Desired
2
Years
Regulated environment experience
Desired
2
Years