Systems Administrator

Description

Lead/Manage/Support: Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. Schedule installations and upgrades while maintaining compliance with established IT policies and procedures.

Collaborate: Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve complex hardware and software issues involving applications, operating systems, hardware, or network infrastructure, working closely with team members and agency customers.

Drive: Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance levels, ensure data recoverability through managed backup and archive processes, and develop and promote standard operating procedures.

Utilize: Conduct routine hardware and software audits, manage IT system infrastructure, and maintain a comprehensive database/library of hardware and software configurations along with supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide-area networks, including desktop system management of account monitoring, security updates, and OS installations.
• Provide support for IT systems' implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ensure day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network/mobile devices.
• Deliver Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution, while escalating complex issues.
• Configure and manage operating systems, including UNIX and Windows, and install and maintain operating system and application software.
• Enhance operating system performance and reliability by implementing upgrades and optimizing configurations.
• Support hardware problem resolution and dispatch deployment, remaining actively involved in resolving major issues.
• Integrate new technologies into existing systems, handling transitions and migrations effectively and efficiently.

Skills

• Windows
• System administrator
• Vmware
• Tier 2 support
• Active Directory
• Windows administration
• Windows server

Education

Associate's Degree, experience: 7+ years of related experience. Bachelor's 5 years related experience

Technical Skills

• Advanced troubleshooting skills for IT systems and infrastructure
• Ability to provide detailed analysis and deliver feedback to agency management and customers regarding escalated tickets
• Comprehensive knowledge of managing IT infrastructure components, operating systems, and application software

Required Certification(s)

• Sec+
• Computing Environment certification: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or equivalent (must obtain full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification within 180 days from the start date).

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Odenton, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.

About TEKsystems Global Services

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.