Systems Administrator

Hiring: W2 Candidates Only

Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA

Summary

A systems administrator is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and supporting an organization s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and applications. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of systems while providing technical support and implementing best practices for IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and enterprise applications.
• Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource utilization; proactively resolve issues.
• Implement security measures, patches, and updates to protect systems and data.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory or similar platforms.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues across the organization.
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with IT teams to deploy new systems, upgrades, and migrations.
• Monitor and manage network devices, firewalls, VPNs, and connectivity issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, including training as needed.
• Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and system optimization projects.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, IT best practices, and cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in system administration, network administration, or IT operations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Linux/Unix systems, networking, and virtualization technologies.
• Experience with Active Directory, group policies, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services.
• Understanding of system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery processes.

Preferred Skills / Duties

• Certifications such as Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or VMware VCP.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid IT environments.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with IT security, endpoint management, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced IT environment.