Systems Administrator III

Description
Our client is looking for a Systems Administrator III to join their team.
On-site vs remote schedule
o 3 days on-site in Columbia, MD / 2 days remote
Breakdown
A lot of tickets and troubleshooting support to start out
This person will take a "leadership" spot to run with projects (deployments, server investigations, defining processes, creating scripts to automate tasks, etc.)
After a few months, it will be heavily focused on project work; working with engineering team on a daily basis
Job Description
On-prem server and infrastructure experience
Virtualization (VMware)
Active Directory (Domain Controllers)
M365 experience would be nice
o Exchange on-prem / Exchange Online
Azure Services experience would be helpful in the future
Skillset lacking - wants someone who is strong with Powershell scripting
o Need someone who can create scripts from scratch
o DNS, AD, GPO
If this person is strong with automation, that would be great
Solarwinds / MECM (monitoring tools)
Okta IAM
The Systems Administrator III should demonstrate a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts of a broad range of technologies and concepts listed below. This role should also be able to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in more than two of these areas:
Server and Storage hardware (Cisco UCSX, NetApp, Pure Storage, NAS, and SAN)
Microsoft Windows Server platforms and services (DNS, DHCP, Route53, Certificate Creation and Management)
System Management (Microsoft Systems Center, SolarWinds, MECM, Azure Arc)
Virtualization and Cloud (VMware, Nutanix, Azure Local, Azure, Entra, M365)
Identity and Access Management (Active Directory, HAB Groups, Okta, SSO/AD FS, Entra ID, Centrify/Delinea)
Enterprise Backup and Disaster Recovery (Rubrik, Zerto)
Enterprise Messaging (Hybrid Exchange, Exchange Online, Teams, eDiscovery, Cisco ESA)
System Security (DLP, Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation)
Web Server platforms (IIS, SharePoint, F5 Load Balancers)
PowerShell skills and other scripting languages are highly desired
Microsoft Server 2019, 2022, 2025
Familiarity with ServiceNow platform (Change, Incident, and Problem Management)
Experience with building and maintaining Domain Controllers and FSMO roles
Job Responsibilities:
Acts as the principal administrator on several of the technologies that are managed by the IS Operations Team.
Adheres to our client's ITSM processes, e.g. Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, etc. and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Mentors and guides junior team members on technical procedures as well as our client's ITSM processes during daily operations.
Helps define Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and best practices for their specialized technologies.
Creates operational documentation and shares with peers on how to execute operational tasks for the Operations team and the service desk.
Partners with Engineering teams or any other IS Teams on project work by helping to gather technical requirements and build a solution.
Creates Knowledge Base Articles (KBA's) and conducts training for junior team members.
Monitors, investigates, and resolves events generated by the Enterprise System, Application and Security Management tools, escalating issues to other teams as necessary.
Performs operational health checks and maintenance tasks on critical infrastructure services and business applications to ensure their availability.
Provide after-hours support for planned maintenance and incident resolution.
Develops yearly goals and a professional development plan for themselves.
Demonstrates knowledge with automation tools (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Azure Automation, Scorch, etc.)
Creates PowerShell scripts to automate manual processes, perform data collection, and provide insightful reports.
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary.
Skills
windows, system administrator, active directory, powershell, exchange, infrastructure
Top Skills Details
windows,system administrator,active directory,powershell,exchange,infrastructure
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
o Bachelor's Degree in information systems or related field experience is preferred.
o Eight to ten (8 - 10) years of relevant IT experience.
o Hands-on experience in several of the technical areas described above is required.
o A passion for continual improvement and a commitment to investing the time needed to develop their professional competencies.
o An ability to effectively manage their time such that all assigned tasks are completed and all stakeholders are updated on their progress.
o An ability to document their work and raise issues to the management team when necessary.
o An ability to understand and deliver on the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
o An ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and team members in order to establish trust and respect.
o An ability to collaborate with others in a team setting to accomplish shared goals.
o Excellent presentation and communication skills.
o An attention to detail and methodical approach to conducting work efforts.
o An ability to own issues through resolution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $58.00/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 Type
This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.