DescriptionNO C2C. W2 ONLY. MUST SIT ONSITE 3 DAYS A WEEK IN CHARLOTTE, NC.
TEKsystems is currently looking for a MS Wintel System Administrator with 7+ years of experience, excellent communication/operational execution and troubleshooting skills, experience working within enterprise environments. You will be part of a team contributing to actively reducing the number of server vulnerabilities across support scope. The server patch management role includes targeting, scheduling, patch installation, governance and reporting to drive
risk reduction. This role is primarily focused on OS server patch and Core Ancillary upgrades & installation and the associated communication,
troubleshooting and change control efforts as part of monthly patching routines.
- This Role will execute and oversee server patching during specified maintenance windows using a variety of mechanisms and tools including BladeLogic jobs, custom scripts and perform manual updates where required on more complex systems.
- Required to execute pre-checks to help ensure successful patching events and post-checks to ensure system stability and configuration consistency.
- Communicate regularly with application production support teams, platform engineering teams and level 3 systems operations teams
- Troubleshoot and resolve patch and server failures and escalate where needed.
- This person must be able to quickly identify network or infrastructure related problems and manage the remediation/escalation. This resource serves as a bridge in explaining symptoms and troubleshooting performed to global operations teams if necessary.
- Develop scripts within BladeLogic to automate operating system patching and updates across multiple systems
Primary SkillPowershell
Secondary SkillMS Windows Server
Tertiary Skill
VBscripting
Required QualificationsMicrosoft Windows
Ability to work weekends
Excellent attention to detail to follow documented procedures, ability to continually offer suggestions to simplify and improve procedures
Experience and complete working knowledge of operating system base health/welfare and x86 midrange IBM, HP, Dell hardware troubleshooting.
- 5+ years of experience with MS Server 2008 - 2019 OS variants and subsequent ability to support dependent technologies (Network, Storage, Clustering, etc)
- 5+ years of experience working with servers in an enterprise environment consisting of 1,500 or more servers
Desired QualificationsPrevious experience in Windows OS Patching
Scripting - PowerShell/ VBS
Experience with clustering solutions and technologies
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $52.00/hr.
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)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services 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. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.