Systems Administrator
Richmond, VA - USA
Job Summary
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Job Description
Systems Administrator (Windows/Azure/M365) Location:
Onsite Richmond VA
Interview: In-Person
Experience: 5 7 years
Long term contract
Position Overview
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 reports to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Network Engineering Information Security End User Services and Application/Data teams.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Administration
- 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 and track compliance
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/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
- Windows Server administration
- Active Directory & Group Policy management
- DNS and DHCP administration
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Entra ID (Azure AD) administration
- Server patch management
- System monitoring and alert response
- Backup and recovery administration
- Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)
- File and print services
- PowerShell scripting
- Operating system troubleshooting
- Change management participation
- Incident response support
- Root cause analysis participation
- Documentation maintenance
- Maintenance window execution
- Ticket/work management systems
- MFA administration/support
- System hardening practices
- Vulnerability remediation execution
- Access control management
- Security policy adherence
- NIST/security framework exposure
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize operational tasks
- Process-oriented work style
- Team-based IT operations experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure infrastructure administration
- Hybrid cloud environments
- Intune/endpoint management
- Identity federation/SSO
- Conditional Access policies
- SIEM/EDR exposure
- Advanced PowerShell scripting
- Infrastructure automation
- Government IT experience
- Regulated environment experience
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/incidents
- Limited travel between office locations may be required
Best Regards
Aditya Shrivastava
Lead Technical Recruiter
Nexiva Inc